Maria Ludivina C. Gaona was born in Agualeguas, Nuevo Leon, Mexico on June 3, 1950, to parents, Martin and Ludivina (Villarreal) Cadena. She married Lupe Salvador Gaona in Riverdale, California on November 11, 1972. Maria passed away in Bakersfield, California on July 19, 2021. She is survived by her children, Blanca and husband Albert Hernandez, Aime and husband Robert Hart, Moises Gaona and wife Vanessa, and Laura Gaona; along with 2 grandchildren, Christian and Lily Gaona. Maria also leaves behind her siblings, Graciela Cadena, Deyanira Calderon, Demetrio Cadena, Martin Cadena, and Socorro Trevino. Father Guillermo Preciado will officate the funeral services and Mary Ortiz will pray the Rosary.