Maria Cristina Arana
Of Waltham, entered eternal life in the loving arms of her God on Friday, July 8th, 2022 at the age of 63.
Born on August 1, 1958, in Guatemala City, Guatemala; beloved daughter of Victor Manuel Arana and Margarita Vicente.
Maria immigrated to the United States as a young woman, residing in Los Angeles, California before moving to Massachusetts and settling in Waltham.
She worked for several years at the Watch Factory and NOVA Biomedical. She spent most of her career working at Brookhaven Life Care Community in Lexington, MA.
Maria had a strong faith and was a devout parishioner at Saint Mary's Parish in Waltham for years. She loved to cook, listen to music, and travel on vacation with family & friends.
Maria is survived by her 2 beloved children Brian S. Martinez of Nashua, NH; and Cindy C. Contreras of Waltham; her cherished grandchildren Kevin, Selena and Joshua, and her devoted niece Eva Alicia.
Family and friends are welcome to gather and celebrate Mara's life and remember the love and friendship she shared with others at a Funeral Mass on Monday morning, July 18th at 10:00 am at Saint Mary's Church, 133 School Street, Waltham. Burial will follow at Mount Feake Cemetery in Waltham.
Those who wish to pay their respects to Maria and her family can do so in the Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco & Sons Memorial, 773 Moody Street, WALTHAM on Saturday July 16th from 4pm until 7pm. For those who wish to pay their final respects, but are unable to attend, please be sure to sign the guestbook at www.BrascoFuneralhome.com.