Maria A. Uribe
Maria A. Uribe, affectionately known as “Abuelita Toña”, “Mama Toñi” and “Abuela”, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at the age of 95 years.
Maria is survived by her sisters, Herlinda and Yolanda, and her children, Marina, Elena, Jorge, and Mylene. Maria will also be fondly remembered by her fourteen grandchildren, Sandy, Sharon, Jeffrey, Bryan, Shirley, Charles, Tiana, Cristina, Chris, Francisco, Briana, Jashua, Fredy Jr. and Alexandra, as well as her numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. In addition, Maria will be lovingly received in heaven by her deceased husband, Fabricio Castro, and their deceased children, Marlene and Fredy.
Originally born in Otaré, Norte de Santander, Colombia, South America, Maria moved to the Unites States to provide a better life for her children and generations to come. She will always be remembered as a pioneer who stepped out in faith to lay a foundation on which others could build their lives.
Thank you for all your love Mama Toña, you were a blessing to us and we hold immense gratitude for all you’ve done – for all of us. Please watch over us, protect us and know your legacy will be carried on. Your beautiful spirit is now with our Lord and while you are deeply missed, there is joy in knowing we will see you again.
Maria’s family would like to thank all their family and friends for their loving support during this difficult time. May God bless you all.
A viewing will take place on Monday, February 25, 2019 from 7:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. at Francis J Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, Maryland.
A Funeral Service in memory of Maria will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peters Catholic Church, 2900 Olney Sandy Spring Road, Olney, Maryland, with Father Andrew Morkunas officiating. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland.