Maria Ocana

Maria E. (Lala) Chacon Ocana

1928 – 2017

Maria E. (Lala) Chacon Ocana, born on July 24, 1928 to Salomon and Cresalia Maestas went home to be with her family in Heaven on June 20, 2017.  Maria died a peaceful and holy death, enveloped by the love of family, friends and loved ones.

Maria is survived by her husband Jose R. Ocana, her children; Peggy Valdez-Hopton (Walter), Larry Chacon (Carolyn), Connie Welch, Alyse Davis (Travis), her nephew, Jerry Romero (Sherry), her grandchildren, Derek Valdez, Sonya Valdez, Solomon Chacon, Nicole Christen, Crystal Painter, Jamie Kohler, Cody Tafoya, her great-grandchildren;  Skyler Valdez, Jade Valdez, Eli Chacon, Olivia Chacon, Ian Painter, Chloe Painter, Seth Painter, Casey Kohler, Violet Kohler, Dax Tafoya and many nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren and friends.

Preceding Maria in death are her son Martin Roger Chacon, first husband Abel Juan Chacon, her parents Salomon and Cresalia Maestas, siblings, Isabelle Martinez, Baltimore Maestas, Rose Romero and Ernest Maestas.

Maria was born, raised and attended school in Del Norte, Colorado.  She grew up during the great depression and learned at a very young age to endure hardship and sacrifice.  She met her first husband Abel Juan Chacon when World War II ended.  They were married on September 23, 1947.  They moved to Dyke, Colorado and later to Layton, Utah.  They had five children.

Maria was a dedicated, loving wife and mother.  Her husband and family were her life.  She chose to stay home and raise her children and made many sacrifices to ensure their well-being.  She was involved in their education and supported them in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, sports, homework etc.  She taught them to love God and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Maria was a master baker and exemplary cook.  She was a talented seamstress and she could crochet with precision.  She loved crafts and she played piano by ear.  She was fun loving and had many friends.  People sought her out for advice because she was practical, reasonable and wise.  She was a good example of love, charity and tolerance to her children and others.  She had great faith that kept her strong through all the “ups and downs” of her life.

Maria impacted many with her love, kindness, love of God and strength.  She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 210 South Chapel Street, Layton, Utah.  Friends may visit family Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road.  A Vigil with Rosary will be held 7:30 p.m.  Interment, Lindquist’s Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, South Ogden.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association in Maria's honor. If you want the family to be notified of your donation, please include the following with your Tribute Information: Connie Welch, Po Box 1425, Draper, UT, 84020

Because you taught us to have faith, we know you will be there to welcome us back into your loving arms when our days on the earth have ended.  We know you are free and at peace now.  We love and miss you.  Vaya con Dios Mama.