IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Maria Augustina
Iraheta

January 7, 1951 — July 5, 2026

Obituary

Maria Augustina Iraheta, a beacon of love and resilience, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, at Lawrence General Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was 75 years old and faced the challenges of chronic kidney disease with courage and grace, embodying the strength of her spirit until the end.

Born on January 7, 1951, in El Salvador, Maria was the cherished daughter of the late Hector Escobar and Lucilla Angulo. After attending schools in her homeland, she married her beloved husband, Efrain Iraheta, with whom she shared 59 beautiful years of marriage. Together, they nurtured a family filled with love, laughter, and warmth, initially in El Salvador before making their way to Chelsea 15 years ago, and later residing in Haverhill for the past four years.

A devoted homemaker, Maria poured her heart into creating a loving environment for her family, where cherished memories were made with her 13 grandchildren. She was deeply faithful and a committed Catholic, actively participating in the St. Rose of Lima Church in Chelsea and later at St. James Church in Haverhill, where her faith illuminated her path.

Maria is survived by her loving husband, Efrain; her beloved children, Elizabeth Martinez and her husband Fernando, Hector Iraheta and his wife Consuelo, Edmundo Iraheta and his wife Andrela, Juan Jose Iraheta, Roxana Iraheta, and Stephanie Iraheta. She was predeceased by her daughter, Consuelo Cristina Iraheta. Maria is also remembered by her siblings – Lucilla Angulo, Hayde Escobar, Delila Morales, and Marta Angulo – who will carry her spirit in their hearts.

Visiting hours will be held on July 8, 2026, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Welsh Funeral Home located at 718 Broadway, Chelsea. Family and friends are warmly invited to come together to remember, celebrate, and honor the life of this extraordinary woman. Following the ceremony, Maria will find her final resting place at the Parque Memoria Santa Fe Cemetery in San Vicente, El Salvador, a peaceful retreat where her spirit can continue to shine among those she loves.

As we gather to bid farewell to Maria, let us remember her unwavering love, indomitable spirit, and the countless moments of joy she shared throughout her life. She will forever remain in our hearts and memories, a guiding light inspiring us all.

IRAHETA, MARIA AUGUSTINA ESCOBAR

Maria Augustina Iraheta, un faro de amor y resiliencia, falleció pacíficamente el 5 de julio de 2026 en el Hospital General de Lawrence, rodeada de su familia. Tenía 75 años y afrontó los retos de la enfermedad renal crónica con valentía y gracia, encarnando la fuerza de su espíritu hasta el final.

Nacida el 7 de enero de 1951 en El Salvador, María fue la querida hija de los fallecidos Héctor Escobar y Lucilla Angulo. Tras asistir a escuelas en su tierra natal, se casó con su amado esposo, Efrain Iraheta, con quien compartió 59 hermosos años de matrimonio. Juntos, criaron una familia llena de amor, risas y calidez, primero en El Salvador antes de trasladarse a Chelsea hace 15 años, y más tarde residiendo en Haverhill durante los últimos cuatro años.

Ama de casa entregada, María puso su corazón en crear un entorno amoroso para su familia, donde se crearon recuerdos entrañables con sus 13 nietos. Fue profundamente fiel y una católica comprometida, participando activamente en la iglesia de Santa Rosa de Lima en Chelsea y más tarde en la iglesia de St. James en Haverhill, donde su fe iluminó su camino.

María deja en vida a su querido esposo, Efrain; sus queridos hijos, Elizabeth Martínez y su marido Fernando, Héctor Iraheta y su esposa Consuelo, Edmundo Iraheta y su esposa Andrela, Juan José Iraheta, Roxana Iraheta y Stephanie Iraheta. Le precedió en la muerte su hija, Consuelo Cristina Iraheta. María también es recordada por sus hermanos – Lucilla Angulo, Hayde Escobar, Delila Morales y Marta Angulo – quienes llevarán su espíritu en sus corazones.

El horario de visitas tendrá lugar el 8 de julio de 2026, de 16:00 a 20:00, en la funeraria Welsh situada en 718 Broadway, Chelsea. Familiares y amigos están calurosamente invitados a reunirse para recordar, celebrar y honrar la vida de esta mujer extraordinaria. Tras la ceremonia, María encontrará su lugar de descanso final en el Cementerio Parque Memoria Santa Fe en San Vicente, El Salvador, un retiro pacífico donde su espíritu podrá seguir brillando entre quienes ama.

Mientras nos reunimos para despedirnos de María, recordemos su amor inquebrantable, su espíritu indomable y los incontables momentos de alegría que compartió a lo largo de su vida. Permanecerá para siempre en nuestros corazones y recuerdos, una luz guía que nos inspirará a todos.

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