Maria Sixtos

Maria Elena “Mary” Sixtos, 79, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was born February 10, 1947 in Gonzales the daughter of Maximo and Gumecinda Padron Canales, she was the fourth child of ten children.

Mary attended G.I.S.D. and graduated in 1967. She met Macario Sixtos in 1970 when she was working at Perrys and they were married in 1971 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Mary loved the Dallas Cowboys and was a true blue fan. She also loved music, dancing, cooking and baking. When they lived in Corpus Christi she loved going to the beach. After leaving Corpus Christi they moved to San Antonio for a few years then returned to Gonzales to care for her dad. In 2006 they moved to Richmond.

She is survived by her husband Macario Sixtos Jr.; sisters Minerva Canales Gallardo and Margie Canales; brothers Margarito Canales, Manuel Canales (Sadie), Miguel Canales (Yolanda), Maximo Canales Jr. (Sarah), Mauricio Canales Sr. and Martin Canales Sr. (Estela). Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded by her parents and an infant brother.

Visitation will be held 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home with the Holy Rosary being recited at 7 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2026 at St. James Catholic Church with Reverend Jason Martini officiating. Interment will follow at St. James Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers include Pete Torres, James Monge, Armando Randon Jr., Martin Canales Jr., Jesus Casares III and John Torres Jr.

Friends may sign the guestbook and leave condolences by visiting www.seydlerhillfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home, 906 St. Paul, Gonzales.