Maria Helen Delgado, 74, of North Platte, NE, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Great Plains Health.

Maria was born July 2, 1942, in Oklahoma to Alfonzo and Refugia Razes Delgado and the family lived in different states. Maria eventually moved to Nebraska where she lived in Gothenburg before moving to North Platte.

Maria had various jobs during her life that included picking cotton and cleaning homes. She was a great mother who stayed home with her kids.

Maria enjoyed being outside, going to “Bag Day” at the Thrift Store, and getting ice cream at Cody Park. She liked watching Andy Griffith and Cornhusker Football and listening and dancing to Elvis. Maria especially loved her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Sam Alegria and fiancé, Jodie Hill, of North Platte and Ramona and husband, Loren Biltoft, of Hoxie, KS; four grandchildren, Alexandrea Delgado, Spencer Lewis, Tim Lewis and Shawn Alegria; seven great-grandchildren, Bella Delgado, Daniel Delgado, James Delgado, Jr., Paige Delgado, Ezekeil Lewis, Tamia Pfiefer and Adrian Lewis; her sister, Sara Gonzales, of Frederick, OK; brothers, Joe and wife, Lupe Delgado, of Minden, NE, and Dave Delgado, of Henryetta, OK; as well as other family members.

Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Alfonzo and Refugia Delgado; brothers, Manuel and Pete Delgado; and sisters, Josephine Riveras and Blossan Flores.

Cremation was chosen. Memorial Service will be 2 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2017, at the Salvation Army with Captain Tony officiating. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.comor at the service. Arrangements are with Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore.