Maria P. Ponce, 88, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at United Hospital System-St. Catherine’s Campus. Born in Celaya, GTO, Mexico, on June 29, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Elijio and Guadalupe (Alberto) Piña. She was educated in the schools of Mexico and moved to Kenosha from El Paso, TX, in 1977. Maria was employed as a cook for many years at the Kenosha Spanish Center and was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church. Maria was a babysitter for many children throughout the years. She loved to watch professional wrestling and even had an opportunity to meet her favorite wrestler, Sheamus. Survivors include her daughter, Consuelo Ponce of Kenosha; and a grandson, Johnny Bahena of Kenosha. She was preceded in death by a son, Jose Ponce; a daughter, Marta Ponce; and a sister, Petra Piña. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 2nd, at Proko Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 3rd, at Proko Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at St. Mark’s Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. James Cemetery.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Maria’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com