Mary Ann Hyde

Mary Hyde, 71 passed away on April 7, 2026.  Born June 14, 1954 to Frank Salas Quintana and Aurora Aragon Arreola.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James Richard Hyde, mother Aurora Arreloa, step father, Heriberito Arreola; father Frank Quintana; daughter, Estreita Rodriquez; brothers, Pete Quintana, Jonny Quintana, Alonzo Quintana, Stan Quintana, Joe Quintana and Louie Quintana.

Left to  cherish her memory are her daughters, Debra (Mike) Hyde, Valarie (Don) Hyde, Beverlee (Benjamin) Montoya, Deyja Lucero-Hyde; sons, Fernando Alanzo Diaz, Mando Diaz-Hyde and Jose Louis Rodriguez-Diaz; siblings, Frank, Delbert, Judy, Myra, Sally, Clara (Joe), Ester (Steve), Glenn (Debbie); grandchildren, Maria, Christopher, Erin, Christian, Luna, Dawn, Jamie, Gene, Rosalinda, Justin and Enrique; great-grandchildren, Orion, Ourora, Hyde, Alonna, Olivia, Gemma and Jaxson and numerous other family and friends.

Mary enjoyed crocheting, painting rocks, cooking and most of all spending time with her grandkids. She loved plants and working in her garden.  She loved spanish music, she always had it playing.  In her younger days she would dance around the house often times pulling one of us kids to dance with her.  Her house was always full, whether you were her biological child or someone who needed a place to stay for the night or an extended stay, she made sure you had a spot.  If there wasn’t a bed available, she made a bed for you.  Everyone knew if you ever needed anything to call Auntie Mary. 

You always knew that she loved you. If you were messing up or on the wrong path, she would let you know and set you straight because she loved you.  She was the peacekeeper, not getting into everyone’s business but closely watching. She may have been disappointed in you or even gotten mad at you, but she never held a grudge. She would always forgive you.

She always loved kids. Whether they were her kids, grandkids or strangers.  She would care for and teach them.  She taught us self-worth and how to be a good, loving person.  She had a way of telling stories.  She could remember the smallest details and tell you exactly what happened.  Some of her favorite stories to tell us were about her Momma. She loved and missed her dearly.

She has been reunited with her mom.  We will love and miss her forever!

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