Maria Pedraza, 73, of Willimantic, widow of Encarnacion Pedraza, died Friday March 11, 2005 in Colchester. She was born June 3, 1931 in Puerto Rico. She is survived by her 5 sons, Felix of L.I., N.Y., Jose of FL., Juan S. of Bridgeport, Margaro and Juan A. both of Willimantic; 6 daughters, Rosa Ramos of Willimantic, Elena Sosa of FL., Marta Pedraza and Lydia Pedraza both of Willimantic, Gloria Rivera of Puerto Rico and Maria E. Pedraza of Willimantic; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her family will receive friends at Iglesia de Dios Pentacostal M.I., 95 Chapman St. Willimantic on Monday from 4:00pm until midnight. . Her funeral service will be held at the church on Tuesday at 12:00pm. Burial will follow in the New Willimantic Cemetery. For online memorial guestbook, please visit at
www.potterfh.com
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