Local cross guard in need of the community’s help
Manoah Tuiasosopo
SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A crossing guard who has spent decades keeping local children safe is now fighting the battle of her life in a Phoenix hospital.
Justina Suchilt, a close family friend, says, “Maria has always been there for our children, now it’s our turn to be there for her.”
Maria Treviño has dedicated 30 years to the Somerton School District working as both a crossing guard and a bus aide.
Friends and families describe her as warm, caring, and deeply devoted to her community.
Suchilt says, “She’s dedicated her life to keeping our kids safe, being positive, and part of the community.”
But just weeks before her planned retirement this September, Treviño suffered a series of heart attacks.
Jackie Treviño, Treviño’s daughter explains, “The last one she had was when she was working as a cross guard…She was doing her job and that’s where the ambulance picked her up. She had heart surgery and is pending another one in a couple of days.”
Jackie says that any small gesture would mean the world to their family during this difficult time.
“If they want to send some letters to her. I know she really appreciates some community members reaching out to me that made her smile today when I saw her. So that even encourages her to feel better and keep going,” she expressed.
To help support Treviño’s medical expenses, click here for the GoFundMe.