Maria was born in Manhattan, New York on June 18, 1955, and passed away in Spring, Texas on November 6, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Petra Soler; brother Ralph Soler Jr. and nephew Jonathan Soler.

She is survived by her daughter Kimberly and husband Jason, grandchildren Breanna and husband Logan, Brooklyn, Taylor, and Jason a.ka. Mr. Man; sister Sandra and husband Gregory; their children Jason, Matthew, and Julianna; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.