Maria (Mary) Roa Macias Obituary (1912 - 2009)

Maria Roa Macias OGDEN - Maria Roa Macias passed away Friday, July 10, 2009, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Maria was born in Huanimaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, December 15, 1912, to Florencio and Piedad Roa. She is survived by her sister, Julia Roa Hernandez and her children Angelina Macias Ustariz (Jesus) and Leopoldo Macias (Sue). Maria met the love of her life, Gerardo Macias, and they were married for 64 years. Before moving to Ogden from Carlin, Nevada, in 1974, she worked for the Southern Pacific Company for 20 years. After that, she was a caregiver for many years; giving loving care to her mother and husband until they passed away; her mother at 110 years old and her husband at 89 years old. Among Maria's joys were gardening, crocheting and taking care of her great-grandchildren, Jacob and Nicholas Wilson. She was a wonderful cook, making all kinds of Mexican delicacies. She also could bake up the best pies and Mexican pastries. Maria had five grandchildren: Stephanie Ustariz Wilson (Ross), Mary Felicity Ustariz, Julia Ustariz (Sandra), Gerry Macias (Angela) and Maria Macias Blair (Kurt). She also had six great-grandchildren. Maria was preceded in death by her husband, Gerardo; Mother, Piedad; Father, Florencio; grandson, Juan Gerardo Ustariz; three sisters and two brothers. Maria's family would like to thank Caregiver Support Network Hospice for the loving care all their staff gave her. We would especially like to thank Kim Hustead, Carolyn, Heidi, Chrissy, Leah Cook and Cheryl Nunez. The family would also like to thank Burch Creek Homecare, Comfort Keepers, Kindred Keepers and Weber County Senior Services. We would also like to thank Sandra Barraza, private aide. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 514 24th St., Ogden on Wednesday, July 15, 2009. A viewing will be held at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 14th with a rosary at 7 p.m. Interment will be at Ogden City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Maria's family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Association or to Caregiver Support Network Hospice. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 July 14, 2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceSt. Joseph's Catholic Church 514 24th Street Ogden, UT 84401 July 15, 2009 10:00 AM CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 July 15, 2009