Ave Maria Gratia plena Maria, gratia plena Maria, gratia plena Ave, ave dominus Dominus tecum Bendicta tu in mulieribus Et benedictus Et benedictus fructus ventris Ventris tui, Iesus Ave Maria

I'm Free Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free. I’m following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that place at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times...

Acuerdate, oh misericondiosisima Virgen de Guadalupe, que ninguno de los que han acudido a tu protecciõn, implorando tu asistencia y reclamando tu socorro ha sido abandonado por ti. Animado con esta confianza a ti acudo, Oh Virgen Madre! y aunque gimiendo bajo el peso de mis pecados, me atrevo a comparecer ante tu presencia soberana. No deseches Oh Madre de Dios! mis humildes supicas, antes bien inclina a ellas tus oidos y dignate atenderlas favorablemente.        ...

Angel of God, My guardian dear, to whom His love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to rule and guard, to light and guide Amen

Maria's journey began on December 23rd, 1930 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. Maria was pre-deceased by her husband, Alex Gimenez and parents, Carmen Navarro Diaz, and Rosendo Salgado Diaz. She was also the last of seven siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Marissa, son in law Nicholas, grandson Jonathan and many cousins, nephews and nieces.  Maria was always a devoted mother to Marissa and doting grandmother to her only grandchild, Jonathan. Later in life she was offered an...