Maria L. Figueroa

Maria L. Figueroa, 83, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on November 15, 2020 in Cambridge Manor in Fairfield, CT. She was born to the late Brigido Chevarria and Rafaela Contreras Vallejos in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. She is the wife of Jose Figueroa. She moved to the United States many years ago. Initially she worked in the manufacturing industry as a machine operator but most of her career she worked diligently in housekeeping. Maria was very proud of her Tico heritage and it was important for her to travel regularly to Costa Rica to spend time with her siblings. She was well known for her delicious upside down pineapple cake and savory "arroz con pollo". She enjoyed going to the casinos and shopping. She always bought for others first before even considering anything for herself. She took great pride in her appearance and was particularly meticulous about her nails. Maria leaves behind to cherish her memory her only daughter, Jacquelyn Roman, her adoring grandchildren Aisha Moreno, Angel Ortiz and Michael Vargas, her precious great grandchildren Johanna Reveron, Isaiah Reveron, Lillie Patron, Layla Patron, Leilani Patron, Laura Ortiz and Luna Ortiz, her siblings Marcela Vallejas and Jose Contreras, her special niece Marjorie Johnson and several other nephews and nieces. She is predeceased by her siblings Salomon Contreras, Marta Bolaños, Lorenza Contreras, Victoria Contreras. Family and friends are invited to attend Calling Hours on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Funeraria Luz de Paz, 426 E. Washington Ave. Bridgeport, CT 06608. Her interment will be held privately and at the convenience of her family. Please be advised that due to the current Corona Virus Pandemic the Health Department Regulations and the State of Connecticut have re implemented the status of Phase 2 for the protection and safety of all the residents of Connecticut. Therefore, During viewing times the ONLY ENTRANCE into the Funeral Home will take place through the rear entrance of the funeral home. The current permitted capacity inside the funeral home is a total of 43 persons and the remainder of the persons will remain outside in line down the back ramp of the firm. to enter the funeral home masks are ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED and under no circumstance will anyone be permitted inside the facility without a mask which Must remain on over your mouth an nose during the entire time you are inside the facility. When we reach capacity we will continuously make announcements requesting the persons whom are not immediate family to please continue heading outside allowing others inside to come in, pay respects, greet the family from afar (NO HUGGING AND /OR KISSING) then continue heading outside of the facility allowing others in line to also enter and do the same. We strive to make this a seamless process but of course, it is only with the full cooperation of everyone in attendance to follow instructions thus facilitating and making this process seamless and the least possible stressful to a family handling one of the most challenging times ever. We thank you in advance for everyone's full cooperation and remember safety is our #1 concern. your health and safety while in our facility is something that is not of a debatable or negotiable topic and therefore, we not only focus on everyone's safety but your entire well being by creating and maintaining a safe atmosphere but also disinfecting after each and every service time, our entire facility, even further providing UV light air filtration system on each floor. Again, safety and well being is not a negotiable topic and therefore we strictly abide not only by the regulations imposed but take it always a step above, because you deserve that and so much more.