A gift that lasts forever Medallions and keychains for Christmas.
Sign in Shop
Portrait of Maria Beverly Ibañez
In loving memory

Maria Beverly Ibañez

June 18, 2008 – August 29, 2023
Lived 15 years
Memorial Park Cemetery · Tulsa, Oklahoma
Life story

Maria Beverly Ibañez 15 years old, was born in Tulsa, OK on June 18, 2008, to Luis German Ibañez Rueda and Lacy Nicole Ibañez of Broken Arrow, OK.

Beloved Sister to Kristyna Mays (26), Taylor Mays (23), Luis Ibañez (21) and Claudia Ibañez (19) all of Broken Arrow, OK.

Granddaughter to John L. Mays Jr. of Broken Arrow and Catarino Ibañez & Maria de Los Angeles Rueda of Monterrey, Mexico

Niece to John L. Mays III (Sheila Mays), Vicky Ibañez (Emiliano Aguilar), Claudia Ibañez (Dennis Orozco) y Martin Ibañez (Maribel Martinez)

Maria was preceded in death by her Grandma Beverly Mays, Mom Mom Pat Mays & her Uncle Johnny (John L Mays III)

Maria was very loved and will be missed by many, many cousins, other family members & so many friends.

Maria was the youngest of five siblings. As she grew, she discovered many things in life that brought her joy. Singing, dancing, swimming and playing soccer. She was an exceptional athlete and a beloved team mate among her peers, excelling at soccer from an early age. Maria always lit up a room anywhere she went, with her spirit & smile. Maria’s smile and her ability to bring laughter to any situation will be missed by all that knew her. She touched so many lives without even knowing that she meant so much to so many people.

Even though this was such a tragic event, she was still able to touch & save multiple lives through the means of donation of her organs and tissue.

“If ever there comes a day where we can’t be together, keep me in your heart. I’ll stay there forever.”

“As long as we breathe, Maria’s legacy will live on forever”. We love and miss you so much Mami.

~Mom & Dad

Sunrise June 18, 2008

Sunset August 29, 2023

Photos
Lifetime

The world Maria knew

Family milestones in gold, history for context

2008
Born June 18
2008
The year Maria was born, Apple opened the App Store
2009
Maria was 1 when Michael Jackson died
2014
Maria was 6 when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral
2016
Maria was 8 when Pokemon Go sent millions outdoors hunting creatures
2017
Maria was 9 when fidget spinners became a schoolyard craze
2019
Maria was 11 when "Old Town Road" spent a record 19 weeks at number one
2023
Passed away August 29, age 15
Tributes and memories

Be the first to share a memory

No account needed. Have one? Sign in

How are you connected to Maria?
Family and friends

Help manage Maria's memorial

Family members and close friends can help add photos, stories and moments from Maria's life. Ask the family to add you.

Sign in to ask

Share Maria's memorial

Invite family and friends to visit and add their own memories.