Maria Barajas

Maria Barajas, 92, Topeka died Sunday, April 17, 2005 at St. Francis Health Center. She was born Aug. 12, 1912 in Guadalajara, Mexico the daughter of Marcelino and Petra Hernandez Martinez.
She was a member of the Alter Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She volunteered for the Mexican Fiesta for several years in the 1960's and 1970's.
Maria married Delfino Barajas in Guadalajara, Mexico he died August 22, 1960.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Jesus Barajas in May of 2000 and Ricardo Barajas in Nov. of 2003.
Survivors include daughter, Carol Vasquez, Wichita Falls, TX; daughter, Bertha Perez, Topeka; daughter, Gloria Hinkson Barajas, Topeka; daughter, Mary Whiting, Orlando, FL; son, Tony Barajas, Topeka; daughter, Susie Wolford, Merritt Island, FL; 30 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 21, 2005 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Mrs. Barajas will lie in state after 3:00 p.m. Wednesday April 20, 2005 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. where a rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m., the family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Building Fund 1008 NE Atchison Topeka, KS 66616.
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