Memorial

Maria Jesus (Susie) Saldana, 95 of Cedar Rapids died Tuesday March 27, 2018 at her home. Funeral Mass: 11:30 AM on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 4 to 8 PM on Friday where a rosary will be recited at 5:00 PM.

Survivors include her children; Arthur (Joyce) of Oswego, Illinois, Becky (Dan) Deal of Cedar Rapids, Paul  (Donna Boggs) of Cedar Rapids, Margaret Riha of Belle Plaine, and Jeannie Saldana Shears of Cedar Rapids; four sisters; Imelda Munoz, Edelmira Martinez, Luz Maria Gervasio and Ofelia Vinas; three brothers; Salvador, Silvestre and Raul Bustos; her grandchildren; James (Ainur), Douglas, Regina (Eugene) Amber, Steven (Stephanie), Summer, Erin (Braxton), Justin (Rachel) , Eric, Dennis (Krystal), Ian (Jacolyn) and Adam; great grandchildren; Theresa (Matt), Olivia, Chloe, Alexis, Noah, Sofia, Ashton, Austin, Leila, Kate, Patrick, Kai, Elijah, Elaina, William, Winsley and one due in June; and special family members; Regina Saldana, Antonia, Jasmine, Luis, Barry, Kassi, and her God daughter Christina Saldana. She was preceded in death by her husband, one brother and two sisters.

Maria was born on February 1, 1923 in Mexico the daughter of Esteban and Maria Luz Perez Bustos. She married Edward Saldana on December 29, 1946 in Mexico. Edward passed away in 2004. Maria worked in housekeeping at Coe College for over 17 years.

Maria was a faithful member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and was renowned for her cooking. She and Edward enjoyed traveling and took annual trips to visit family and friends in Mexico. Maria will forever be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, and sexy mama, whose memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.