Maria Sierra went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the age of 81 years. She enjoyed working outdoors, gardening, and Maria loved to dance. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis G. Sierra. Maria is survived by her son, Ruben Hernandez; grandchildren, Huston Ryan Hernandez and Sierra Amber Hernandez; great grandson, Cruise Dominic Hernandez; sisters, Blanca Garcia and husband Ismael and Hilda Navarro; brother, Gilberto Saenz Jr. and wife Marta; also numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Southside Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 21st from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will depart the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 22nd for mass to be celebrated at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in San Fernando III Cemetery.