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Date of Birth: May 30, 1934

Date of Death: January 24, 2023

Maria Fernanda Cerrato, 88 years-old, passed away on January 24th 2023 peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Maria was born in 1934 in a small town in Honduras, CA. A woman who came from humble means but gave so much during her life. She never forgot where she came from and always made sure to give back to those back home. She was a beautiful caring person filled with love and lots of humor. A huge fan of music, she always played her favorite bolero or mariachi songs, even until her final moments. Her love and life lessons leave an impact on all those close to her and those that came across her in life. She is survived by her six children, Juana Dolores, Mirna Aracely, Carlos Fredy, Jose Victor, Thelma Veronica, Leopoldo Armando, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. María Fernanda Cerrato, de 88 años, falleció el 24 de enero de 2023 en paz rodeada de seres queridos. María nació en 1934 en un pequeño pueblo de Honduras, CA. Una mujer que vino de medios humildes pero dio mucho durante su vida. Ella nunca olvidó de dónde vino y siempre se aseguró de retribuir a otros de su pueblo. Era una persona hermosa, cariñosa, llena de amor y mucho humor. Una gran fanática de la música, especialmente los boleros y las rancheras, los cuales la acompañaron hasta sus últimos momentos. Su amor y lecciones de vida dejan huella en todos los que la rodean y en los que cruzaron su vida. Le sobreviven sus seis hijos, Juana Dolores, Mirna Aracely, Carlos Fredy, Jose Victor, Thelma Veronica, Leopoldo Armando, sus nietos y sus bisnietos.

Service Information

Maria's memorial service is scheduled for January 31st, 2023, at 8:45am at Best Funeral Services 501 East Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020.