Mrs. Maria Sophia Marques, 75, of Florence passed away Sunday, July 25th, 2010. Sopiha was born in San Acacio, CO on February 5, 1935, the daughter of the late Adonias and Helen M (DeHerrera) Garcia. Sophia was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. When moving to Florence in 1964, she was a Foster mother to many children. Some of her interests and hobbies at this time were crocheting, bowling, and singing in the church Choir at St. Benedict's Church. After her late husband, Lenard's retirement, together they owned and operated "Sophia's Trading Post". She stressed the value of education to all her family. She was proud of her families accomplishments. She loved reading the Bible and stressed how important religion is. She was a homemaker, loved to cook and teach her children and grandchildren her traditional family recipes. Mom had a way of making family Birthday's and Holiday's special. She loved having and enjoying her grandchildren and great-grandchildren around the house. She will be greatly missed. Sophia is preceded in death by her loving husband Lenard Marques and infant daughter Sherrie Lynn. She is survived by her children Jeanne (Gary) Smith, Patrick Salazar (Rusty Denham), Debbie (Ross) Trujillo, Lenard Jr. (Delene) Marques, Rodney Sr. (Jenette) Marques, Roxanne, Glen "Sonny" (Tonya) Marques, Juanita (Mike) Leal, Michael (Shayla) Marques, Rodney Jr. Marques, Corey Marques, 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Mass at Saint Benedicts Church, Wednesday 10 am in Florence, with an Inurnment at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Thursday 9:15am . On line condolences charlesanthonyfh.com