Maria Mateo

January 3, 1937 - March 1, 2011

Maria nee Diaz Mateo 74, formerly of Woodbine, passed away on Tuesday evening March 1, 2011 in Court HouseConvalescent Center. She had been in declining health for the past six years. Born in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Jose D. and Angela nee Carrasquillo Diaz, and the wife of the late Rev. Angel Mateo who passed away in 2005. Maria was formerly employed for 17 years as a caregiver in the Woodbine Developmental Center. She and her late husband were long time members of the First Pentecostal Church in Woodbine. She enjoyed shopping, cooking, singing, and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her two children, Emilio Algarin and his wife Elsie of Leesburg, and Daisy Santana and her husband Francisco of California, her four grandchildren William Algarin, Jackqulynn Welch, Damion Santana, Christina Santana, and three great grandchildren Brandon, Courtney, and Katie Algarin.