Funeral services for Natividad (Maria) Muniz of Albert Lea, MN will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, May 1, 2017 at St Theodore Catholic Church in Albert Lea. Father Russell Scepaniak will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Maria died Thursday, April 27, 2017 at her home in Albert Lea. She was 59 years of age.
Maria was born September 8, 1957 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico the daughter of Feliz and Maria (Padilla) Ramirez. She had made her home in Albert Lea since 2001 and had been employed as a nurse's aide at St John's and Thorne crest Nursing homes.
Maria had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening and flowers. She loved spending time with her family. The greatest loves of her life, were her sons.
Maria is survived by her children Omar (Mayra) Muniz of Albert Lea, MN, Francisco Muniz Jr. of Chicago, IL, Arturo Muniz of Chicago, IL, Jesus Muniz of Albert Lea, MN, and Miguel Angel Muniz of Albert Lea, MN. Grandchildren include Angie Marie, Aries, Nicolas, Ailany Amy, Jake Elius, Avyanna Marie, Josiah Santino and many other extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents.