Maria Coyazo Yglesias

Maria Sonobia Coyazo Yglesias, a lifelong resident of Redlands, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, in Yucaipa. She was 88 years old and surrounded by her loving family.

Early Life

Maria was the youngest daughter of the late Samuel and Chona Coyazo. She grew up in Redlands and attended local schools.

Her Passions

Maria cherished her large family and many friends, both in Redlands and in the Fresno area. She was an avid bowler who won many trophies and never missed a chance to play bingo, whether at the casino or the senior center. With a gift for remembering birthdays, she also loved following the lives of her idols—John F. Kennedy, Elvis Presley, and Princess Diana—and filled many scrapbooks with their photos and stories.

Her Career

Maria worked for many years in the food service department for Redlands Unified School District. She also loved her job as an orange packer at Foothill Growers here in Redlands.

Family

Maria was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Sam R. Ortiz; and seven siblings: Sally Dominguez, Frank Coyazo, Rita Plasencia, Vera Aranda, Cecilia Garcia, Sam Coyazo, and Consuelo Hernandez.

She is survived by her children: daughter Isabel Ortiz of El Cajon, and sons Frank Ortiz, Ted Ortiz, Ron Ortiz, Peter Ortiz, and Arthur Ortiz, all of Redlands. She is also survived by her brothers, Jerry Coyazo (Margaret) and Andrew Coyazo (Andrea Ramirez), of Redlands.

Maria leaves behind 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and many more in the north who called her Grandma.