Maria Moncada Guerra was born December 4, 1944 in Yancey. She passed away July 16, 2003 in San Antonio, at the age of 58 years, seven months, 12 days. Maria was preceded in death by her parents: Gregorio & Anastacia (Contreras) Moncada; son Francisco Guerra, Jr. She is survived by her daughter: Esmerald Rodriguez and husband Jose of Dallas; son Toby M. Guerra and wife Gloria of D'Hanis; daughter: Sandy G. Cordova and husband Perfecto of Kerrville; sons: Greg M. Guerra and wife Priscilla of Hondo, Alvin M. Guerra and wife Dora of Hondo, Julian M. Guerra and wife Melissa of Hondo, and 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; brothers: Antonio, Isabel, Manuel, Guadalupe, and Juan C. Moncada; sisters: Reyes Lopez, Eugenia Pedroza, Martha Sanchez, and Lucia Neuman. The Rosary Service was at 7:00 pm Friday July 18 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am Saturday July 19, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Pallbearers were Adam Moncada, Adrian Sanchez, Jerry Moncada, Abel Moncada, Gilbert Moncada Gerald Valenzuela. Interment will follow in Yancey Cemetery.