The family of Maria Delgado is heartbroken to announce her passing on Jan. 9, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Eugenia Reyes, and her father, Angel Ortega.
Maria leaves to cherish her memory of her loving husband, Patrick Delgado; her daughter, Karen Heywood; her sons, Marc Ortega, Michael Heywood, and David Heywood; her grandchildren, Paige Ortega, Shawn and Michelle Heywood, David, Tatiana, Eric, and Daniel Ascencio; and her great-grandchildren, Abijah Isaac, Alijah and Izayliah Ascencio, Janina Heywood, and Baby Heywood.
She is also survived by her sister, Angela Serrano; her aunts, Gloria Reyes, Francisca Reyes, Otelia Cruz Reyes, and Antonio Ortiz; her uncles, Roberto Ortiz, Gaspar Navarro, and Jesus Reyes; her nephews, Mario and Joel Castro; and her in-laws, Luis Serrano, Marie Delgado, and Joy Delgado.
Special thanks are extended to Vilma Lugo, Maria Rivera, Rosa Maria Elysis, Pastora Carmen Maldonado, and Pumi Lopez for their love and support.
Many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention also mourn her passing.
A friends and family viewing will be held on Friday, Feb. 6, at Divine Chapel from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Iglesia Camino A Damasco, 56 Marshill, St. Croix, with viewing at 9 a.m. and service at 10 a.m.
Interment will follow at Frederiksted Cemetery.
