Maria Dolores Wilks

MARIA DOLORES WILKS

June 17, 1955-May 5, 2021

Maria D. Wilks, 65, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Providence, St Mary's Medical Center.  She was born on June 17, 1955 in Moorhead, Minnesota to Fidencio Castorena Sr., and Maria Antonia Balderas.

Maria worked for the College Place School District as a Para Educator where she touched many lives with her huge smile, big hugs, and willingness to listen and love all.  Her favorite family memories were those created at the Oregon Coast.  She will be missed by many.

Maria is survived by her four children: daughters Tina Hilton (Tony Gonzalez), Veronica Wheeler (John), Angelica Mercado (Jimmy), and son Ramon Cavazos Jr.  Twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  Two sisters, and two brothers.  She is preceded in death by both her parents, one brother and one sister.  Also, her first husband, Ramon Cavazos Sr., and late husband, Paul Lee Wilks.

Services will be held at 2:30 PM, Saturday, May 15 ^, 2021 at the Blue Mountain Community Church, Pastor Jim Snyder, officiant.