Maria Marin, 87, of San Benito, TX passed away Monday, March 13, 2017. She was a devoted millitary wife and mother, taking great care of her family along all the moves around the world. She loved well and lived a life being cherished by her children and grandchildren. Everywhere she went she smiled and praised God and laughed. There wasn’t ever a person that she met that she wouldn’t strike up a conversation with. She volunteered and worked hard for all of her kids and loved to help out and support all her grandchildren as well. Her laugh and smile will be surely missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her husband; Tiodolo M. Marin; son; Jose L. Marin, two daughters; Belen Marin and Clara Marin. Maria is survived by her children Maria (Coy) Stuart, Jesse (Fran) Marin, Maggie Connors, Patty (Richard) Aflleje and Hope Beach. Also surviving her are 17 Grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m., at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, Texas. Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 17, 2017 at St. Benedict;s Catholic Church. Cremation will follow in accordance with her wishes. You may sign the online guestbook and send words of comfort, flowers, or sympathy cards to the family of Maria Marin. at: www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331