Maria Hawkins

It is with great sadness that the family of Maria Olga Hawkins announces her sudden passing at her home in Walkersville, MD on Wednesday, April 1st, 2020.

Maria was born on May 23, 1938, in Brownsville, TX to Margarito and Maria Huerta.

Maria is survived by her five children, Irene Weddle (Chad), Joe Hawkins (Kathy), Mary Kelley (Jimmy), John Hawkins (Diane), Bill Hawkins (Lynda); brothers, Arthur and Bro. Xavier Huerta and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who she loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Hawkins; special companion, Lee Hokanson; brothers, Hector and Gilbert Huerta; grandchildren, Shannon Kelley and John Paul Hawkins; great-grandchildren, Keith Hawkins and Easton Lawson.

Maria had an unfaltering faith and devotion to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was dedicated to the Blessed Mother.  She was a tireless caretaker and very passionate about her work with St. Timothy’s Catholic Church.  Maria had a profound impact on everyone she met and will be deeply missed by her family and many friends.  She will also be affectionately remembered by the Gusman family.

A private burial will take place Monday, April 6, 2020, at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, MD.  A celebration of her life will occur at a later date.

Memorial donations in memory of Maria may be made to St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 8651 Biggs Ford Rd, Walkersville, MD 21793.