Maria Corazon V. Sokolowski, 73, of Hernando, Florida, entered into the loving arms of the Lord on December 30, 2025, at Citrus Memorial Hospital. Born to the late Cristostomo and Ester Vergara, Maria devoted her life to faith, service, and compassion. She and her husband, Steve, made Citrus County their home in 1999. Throughout her life, Maria served as a minister and generously offered her time and heart to numerous causes, always guided by her deep commitment to helping others.
Maria is survived by her husband, Steve Sokolowski of Hernando, and her sister, Nelia Vergara of the Philippines. She was preceded in death by her brother, Efren Vergara.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, with Fr. Michael Suszynski officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in the Philippines.
Visitation will be held on Thursday morning beginning at 8:30 AM at Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, concluding with the procession to the church at 10:45 AM. During the visitation, a group of Maria’s Philippine friends will offer a recitation of the Holy Rosary in her honor
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For twenty‑seven years, Coy walked beside me as a gift entrusted by God—steady in love, gentle in spirit, and radiant with a grace that touched every life around her. Though her earthly journey has come to a close, her presence has not faded; it has simply moved into a place where sorrow cannot reach and love is made whole.
I release her into God’s eternal care with gratitude for every moment we shared, every challenge we overcame, and every joy we celebrated. Her kindness, her laughter, and her unwavering faith remain woven into my heart, guiding me forward like a quiet light in the night.
May her soul rest in the peace of the One who created her, cherished her, and now welcomes her home. And may I honor her memory by living with the same compassion, courage, and love she showed so freely.
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