Maria Elizondo, 80, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at her home in West Liberty.
A visitation was held Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Liberty. A funeral mass was held Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at the church. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery in West Liberty.
Maria Del Jesus Bravo was born Feb. 7, 1943, in Mission, Texas, the daughter of Jose Isivro and Maria Del Jesus (Esquivel) Bravo. On Dec. 30, 1972, she was united in marriage to Jose Martin Elizondo in McAllen, Texas.
Maria and Jose had lived in Texas, Chicago and Muscatine before making their home in West Liberty in the early 1980’s. They owned and operated La Mexicana Grocery and Restaurant in West Liberty for many years. Maria was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Liberty and was a very active volunteer there. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, Elvis and making quinceañera dolls.
Survivors include her four children: Jose E. (Erica) Elizondo, West Liberty, Noel M. (Michelle) Elizondo, West Liberty, Roger C. Elizondo, Coralville and Esmeralda Elizondo, Coralville, four grandchildren: Mya, Noel, Cameron and Adrian. Two sisters: Lupe Bravo and Elida Bravo both of Mission, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jose 2001 and several brothers and sisters.