Maria Rocha Rojas

Maria (Rocha) Rojas, 92, a longtime resident of Haskell, TX, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00p.m., Friday, December 21, 2018 at St. George Catholic Church, Haskell with Deacon Julian Estrada officiating. Burial will follow services at the O'Brien Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Haskell. A Rosary is planned for 7:00p.m., Thursday, December 20, 2018, at St. George Catholic Church, 901 N 16th St., Haskell, TX.

Maria was born May 24, 1926 in Stanton, TX, to Natalia (Solis) and Gregorio Rocha. She married Joe Angel Rojas in Knox City, TX. Maria lived in O'Brien before moving to Haskell. She enjoyed crocheting and making clothes for her kids and others.

She is survived by her eight sons, Carlos Rojas, Gilbert Rojas, Ricky Rojas all of Haskell, Steven Rojas, Louis Rojas, Robert Rojas all of Grand Prairie, Lupe Rojas of El Paso, and Michael Rojas of San Angelo; six daughters, Elena Rodriquez of Haskell, Yolanda Lopez, Martha Morgan, Rebecca Rojas, Mary Luna all of Wichita Falls, and Olga Rojas of Waco; 29 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Natalia (Solis) Rocha; father, Gregorio Rocha; husband, Joe Angel Rojas; and brother, Jose Rocha.

Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com.