Maria Juana Herrera

Maria Juana Herrera
August 1, 1971 ~ June 5, 2017

Maria, age 45, of Montrose, Colorado took the Lords hand when he called her home on Monday, June 5, 2017. She is survived by her parents Isidore and Sylivia Herrera. Her four children Amanda Galicia, age 28, and her husband Caesar; Richard Bloom Jr., age 26; Mark Bloom, age 18; and Aaron Martin, age 9. Two grandkids Ariana, age 10, and Josiah Galicia, age 8; her brother John (Jennifer) Aragon; her sister Miquela (Gilbert) Suazo; spouse Craig Martin, of ten years; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews all survive her.
She has resided in the Delta/Montrose area for most of her life and was employed with Russell Stover Candies as a Superintendent for 26 years. She took pride in her job and helped educated co-workers to be successful. Maria gained respectful friendships with co-workers and treated them like family. Maria’s interests were being with family and friends. She loved being outdoors, taking road trips, gambling, viewing wildlife and the Colorado scenery.
There will be a visitation on Thursday, June 8, 2017 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Crippin Funeral Home Chapel. A Celebration of Life in memory of Maria is scheduled for Friday, June 9, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The service will conclude at the church. At Maria’s request, cremation will follow the service. A potluck reception will follow the service at the Parish Hall at St. Mary’s. Arrangements are under the care of Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory. (970)249-2121