Maria Granda

Maria Antonia "Toña" Granda, age 52, "Forever 39",  was called home to our Lord on Monday, December 6th, 2021 at Memorial Hermann Hospital.

Maria was born October 1st, 1969 in Monterey, Mexico to the parents of Rafael and Blanca Rodriguez who preceded her in death.

Maria graduated from Willowridge High School in 1989. She met Roger Granda at the Houston Post and married him shortly after graduation.

Maria helped establish Mak-Shur Diagnostics with Barron Cheek, where she worked for as the Office Manager for 22 years, alongside with her sister Sandra Hernandez.

Maria loved shopping and being with family. She was our sunshine and always lifted our spirits whenever we needed it most. She was most proud of her daughters Blanca and Elizabeth; and taking care of her parents Rafael and Blanca Rodriguez.

Maria is survived by Roger, her daughter's Blanca "Quita" and Elizabeth "Lizzy", nieces Jazmin "Jazzy" and Jade “Jadie” ; nephews Alex and his wife Ana, Daniel "Gordo", and Arthur "My J".

Aside from the children, Maria is survived by her brother Rafael Rodriguez Jr., wife Jessica and sister Sandra and husband Jaime Hernandez.

Memorial services for Maria Antonia Granda Rodriguez will be conducted at 11a.m. to 12 noon, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the Integrity Funeral Home at Forest Lawn Cemetery.