It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Maria Eugenia Valliere, who peacefully departed this world on June 15, 2025, at the age of 64. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Born on September 2, 1960, in Moron, Cuba, Maria was the cherished third daughter of Maria Quiñones and Emilio Peña. In 1969, her family escaped the communist regime of Cuba and sought for a better life in the United States and their family became established in Astoria, Queens, New York. She attended Long Island City High School and received her high school diploma alongside her fellow friends and classmates. In 1990, Maria moved to Deerfield Beach, Florida and later moved to Viera, FL with her daughter in 2003 to reconnect with her sweetheart, Daniel Valliere. In 2006, Maria and Daniel were united in marriage, establishing a loving, blended family. While she held various jobs throughout her life, Maria found her truest calling and greatest joy in her final year, dedicating herself to caring for her beloved granddaughter.
Maria, a pillar of strength and love for her family, is survived by her devoted husband, Daniel Valliere; her cherished daughters, Cristina Morales (Juan Morales) and Danielle Valliere (Dominic Stasio); her beloved granddaughter, Emilia Morales; her loving sisters, Gudelia Peña and Cristina Peña; and her nieces and nephews, Carlos Fernandez, Patricia Herrera, Alan Parrado, Luis Miguel Parrado, and Giancarlo Parrado.
A funeral service to celebrate Maria’s life will be held on July 3rd at 11:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community in Melbourne, FL. Flowers can be sent to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community – 5655 Stadium Pkwy, Melbourne, FL 32940 – on the day of the service.
