In Memoriam: Maria C. Cera-Villeda

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO [OCA Communications] — Maria C. Cera-Villeda, 83, the mother of His Grace, Bishop Alejo of Mexico City, auxiliary to His Beatitude, Metropolitan Herman, fell asleep in the lord on Saturday, August 12, 2006, after a brief illness.

A native of Mexico City, she was one of the first members of the Mexican Exarchate, which she supported from its inception in the 1970s to the day of her repose. She was widely respected among family and friends as an genuine example of the Orthodox Christian life-style.

In addition to Bishop Alejo, she is survived by her husband, Eusebio Pacheco, her other children, and numerous grandchildren.

May her memory be eternal!