Maria Louisa Enriquez

November 22, 1953 - July 19, 2016

Maria Louisa Enriquez, 62, Passed away on July 19, 2016 peacefully at her home from a long battle of cancer. Maria "Moms" was born on November 22, 1953 in Luxora, Arkansas to Santos Morales and Andres Cruz. Moms grew up in Rio Hondo, Texas. Here is were Januario Sr. "Jan" and Maria met and fell deeply in love. She attended Gay junior high, she later moved to Yakima, WA. where she lived most of her life, later relocating to Salt Lake City, UT. Moms was full of life, she loved to dance and cook. Her favorite holiday was Christmas. She always shined through any obstacle our lord placed in front of her. Survived by Husband, Januario "Jan" Enriquez Sr. Children: Richard: Spouse Patricia, Daughter: Rosemary: Spouse Rene, Robert: Spouse Tea and Januario "June" Enriquez Jr.:Spouse Tasha. Grand Children: Richard "Rico", Brady, Rudy, Jeanie, Ray Ray, Matthew, Rene, Jezelle, Janaiya, Robbie and Annabella. Great Grand Children: Jayden, Yazmin, and Alanna. Siblings: Sister: Elida, Brothers: Tony, Manuel, and Ray. Private services will be held at the Enriquez residence. Our deepest gratitude to the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute for all their love and dedicated work on improving the life of our Beloved Mother Maria and those lives in need. God bless you. Although you're gone, we are not alone, and never shall be. For the precious memories of the bond we shared, Will never depart me. Our love surpassed the ups and downs and helped us along the way. And that same love will give us strength, To manage this loss each day. On our minds and in our hearts, Moms, you shall forever be. For just as much as I am a part of you, You are a part of me. -Unknown