Maria Sauceda

Maria Victoria Sauceda of Lansing, Michigan was called home by the Lord on February 22, 2023 at the age of 64. Born June 13, 1958 to Francisco and Maria (Costilla) Escobedo Sr. in Laredo, Texas. Maria lived most of her life in Michigan where she was married for over 30 years. She raised her children and took care of the home until the children were older. She then went to work as a manager for Quality Dairy and later for the Demmer Corporation before having to take an early retirement for health reasons. In 2007 she received a liver transplant and in 2016 a kidney transplant. To say Maria was a fighter would be an understatement. She fought every day to be her family whom she loved dearly. Maria enjoyed many fun activities such as going to the casino, shopping, garage sales and having a good time at a party. She loved getting dressed up and curling her hair. Her greatest love was spending time with her grandchildren, they were her life and she looked forward to family vacations. Maria was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend that will be greatly missed and thought about forever. She is preceded in death by her father, Francisco Escobedo Sr.; brother, Francisco Escobedo Jr. and niece, Josephina Betancourt.
Surviving is her children, Angelica Gonzales, Placido Sauceda III; six grandchildren, Victoria, Andrew, Leila, Placido "Papi" Sauceda IV, Destina, Estevon; mother, Maria Escobedo; sister, Velia (Chance) Brown; brothers, Raul Escobedo, Rolando (Lina) Escobedo, Ernesto Escobedo, Jose (Helen) Escobedo, Fernando Escobedo as well as many loved nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Skinner Funeral Home Lansing Chapel. Family will receive friends for visitation on Monday from 2-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. with a rosary prayer starting at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. To share memories and condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com