Obituaries

Maria Teresa Watson

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Maria Teresa Watson, 81, of Rogers passed away April 10, 2016 in Bentonville. Maria was born October 4, 1934 in Laredo, Texas the daughter of Ernesto C. de Lachica and Consuelo Garza. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Rogers. Maria, a breast cancer survivor, enjoyed helping and translating for the Hispanic community and was also active in the Benton County Democrat Party. Preceded in death by: brother: Ernesto L. de Lachica and sister: Maria del Carmen de Lachica and a grandchild, Stephanie Watson. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Marion W. Watson of the home; sons, Richard Watson of Thailand; Raymond Watson and wife, Cindy Watson and Randall Watson and wife, Lou Anne Watson all of Rogers; her brother: Roberto J. de Lachica and wife Linda; her sisters: Carmela "Guerra" L. Martinez, husband Ramon (deceased); Rosa María L. Martínez and husband Javier and Graciela L. Acosta and husband Ricardo (deceased); nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Friday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Monsignor David LeSieur officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Vincent Cemetery. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers. Memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Life Hospice. Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

Published April 13, 2016

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