Winona Lee Maia
November 12, 1935 - September 16, 2015
Winona Lee Maia “Nonie”, 79, of Benicia, passed away September 16th after a long illness. Born in Philo, CA to Lee and Josephine Gill, she relocated and has lived Benicia for 60 yrs. Winona worked at Army Air force Exchange Service in Benicia and Oakland for 30 yrs. She was an avid reader, loved her daily crossword puzzles, sewing and her little garden. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Laurie Maia, son Larry Sams, step-daughters Debbie (Jerry) Warren and Patty (Frank) Carvalho. Her grandchildren: Jeremy (Haley) Warren, Justin (Janet) Warren, Jordan (Chelsea) Warren, Gina (Jeff) Marozine, Rick (Jennifer) Martin and Kyle Sams. Her great-grandchildren: Olivia and Hanna Warren, Angela Martin, Nathan Hayden, Danielle and Trevor Martin, sister Barbara Gill Canavery of Cottonwood and her dear long time friend, Joyce Street of Vacaville, CA. Proceeded in death by her parents, Lee and Josephine Gill, brother Warren Gill and son, Tommy Sams. Per her personal wishes, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Winona Lee Maia “Nonie”, 79, of Benicia, passed away September 16th after a long illness. Born in Philo, CA to Lee and Josephine Gill, she relocated and has lived Benicia for 60 yrs. Winona worked at Army Air force Exchange Service... View Obituary & Service Information