varrubias (daughters, Amelia and Alma), Daniel (Laura) Covarrubias (daughter, Sophia), Hector (Krista) Covarrubias (sons, Isaiah and Fabian) and Julie (Steven) Rice (sons, Peyton and Steven); her sister, Esther Herrera; and many others. María was also a beloved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt who leaves behind an extended family in the U.S. and Mexico and a wide collection of friends and colleagues. A visitation is scheduled for Friday, June 29 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, June 30 at 10:00 a.m. with visitation beforehand beginning at 9:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 602 Everglade Drive, Madison, with Father Bart Timmerman presiding. Those wishing to support María's belief in the power of education can donate to the scholarship established in her name in collaboration with the Friends of Sánchez Scholars (www.madisongives.org/sanchez - please write in "Dreams") via the Madison Community Foundation. The family wishes to thank María's primary physician, Dr. Kathleen Carr and her Agrace Hospice support team for their excellent care. Mom, you will be greatly missed and always remembered for your courage, warm good humor and deep love of humanity. Thank you for being so strong for so many for so long. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road, Madison 608-238-3434