Maria Victoria Fagerstrom

Maria Victoria (Vickie) Fagerstrom

November 30, 1959 - February 5, 2025

Maria was born in Yuma, AZ in 1959 to Mary and Raul Lopez. The 2nd of nine children, she grew up in Yuma and attended both Immaculate Conception School and Yuma High School.

Maria met the love of her life, Warren, in 1982 whilst working at the Nissan Dealership in Yuma. Warren would come in and order parts from her. He enjoyed her so he asked her out on a date and from that point on they were a couple. Maria and Warren were married in June of 1989, moving to California soon after. They lived and raised two children together, Tommy and Alicia (Lee). Her family was her everything.

Throughout her time in California, Maria lived in Bakersfield, Upland, Beaumont and settled in Rancho Cucamonga. For many years she worked at Mark Christopher Auto Center and later moved on to work at Beaver Medical (now Optum Health) in Redlands, in the office.

Maria was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, godmother and friend, but her favorite name and role was Nana. She treasured her grandchildren Aedan and Eva, never failing to spoil them at every opportunity.

Maria was pragmatic, loving, and with a patient kindness, exuded calm and comfort in every situation. She loved her family, country music, Chinese food and cold beer. Maria was great at cooking, baking and having a good time. She attended the Country Music Festival in Nashville each year with her dear friend Loretta.

Maria was preceded in death by her parents Raul and Mary; her sister Angela; and her two nephews.

She is survived by her husband Warren, her children Tommy and Alicia; her grandchildren Aedan and Eva; her five sisters and two brothers; Raquel Lopez, Terri (Mike) Gibbs, Anna (Drew) Daniels, Francie Lopez, Rebecca (Luke) Clemence, Sergio Lopez and Xavier (Jenn) Lopez; 14 nephews and nieces; 10 great nephews and nieces; and three great, great nephews and nieces.

Saturday, March 1, 2025 a Memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel at 10:00 am, burial at Desert Lawn Memorial Park at 11:00 am, with ;jgilbreception to follow at the Yuma Civic and Convention Center.

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