Maria Machuca, 71, of Camanche, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 14, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pablo Sr. and Juanita Machuca; her brothers Pablo Jr. and Louis Machuca. Survivors include her sisters Gloria Ferrer and Linda Machuca; her brother Fred Machuca; her son Jeremiah (Christine) Machuca; grandchildren Jeremiah Jr., Desiree, Serenity, Michael, Zander, Piper, Phoebe, and Phoenix; and several nieces and nephews.

In Maria’s final months on this earth, she drew closer to Jesus. One of her last orders was “Be strong and rejoice always.” She also stated, “I can’t wait until we are all in Heaven together.” If you would like to see Maria again, join her in Heaven by asking Jesus Christ into your heart and follow Him. Immediate family is having a private celebration of life for Maria on Friday, December 19th.