Mary Longoria

Mary Longoria, 94, was born in El Monte, Calif., on April 11, 1928. She passed away peacefully at her home on Vosti Avenue in Soledad, Calif., on Feb. 13, 2023. Mary was the first-born daughter of the late Crisogono Cordova and Aurora Velasquez Cordova.

She was predeceased by her husband, Domingo Longoria; son, Victor Longoria; and sisters, Angie Cordova Retana and Annie Cordova Castillo. She is survived by sons, Domingo Crisogono "Chris" Longoria (Nellie Vallejo Longoria), Steve Longoria (Jessica Martinez Longoria), Danny Longoria; and daughter, Nadine Longoria Gortarez (Carlos Gortarez Sr.).

Mary was an excellent cook who enjoyed trying new recipes and cooking for her family on holidays and special occasions. Mary loved Mariachi music and singing. She especially liked to sing accompanied by her sisters, Angie and Annie. She was a loving and devoted Mother and grandmother of 12 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Mary lived a long and happy life on Vosti Avenue, having moved to Vosti as a 10-year old child. She lived most of her life on the same block as her two sisters, mother, daughter and three of her sons, as well as numerous uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces. She will be greatly missed by the many who knew and loved her.

A Rosary and a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Solitude Catholic Church on Feb. 21, 2023, followed by a burial at the Soledad Cemetery.

The Longoria family is truly grateful to the Monterey County Visiting Nurses Association & Hospice and to everyone who helped our Mother during the final months of her life.

Published in Salinas Valley Tribune · February 17, 2023