Maria Bello

Maria Monforte Bello, also known as Bebot, Alegria and Baby, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 29, 2021 at the age of 73. She was born on December 20, 1947 in Santa, Ilocos Sur Philippines to parents, Blas Galinato Bello and Monserrat Monforte Bello.

Maria obtained a B.S.E and Political Science degrees from the University of the East and was a former Narcotics Agent in the Philippines. Once she moved to the United States, she diversified her talents and energies into other fields. In California, Maria engaged in mortgage lending as Mortgage Loan Broker and became the Regional Manager of Richfield Capital Corp. She also was a Board and Care Operator with two facilities: THE COVINA and Glendale. Maria became a member of FACLA ( Filipino American California Los Angeles) - Santanians USA.

Maria was preceded by her parents, Blas and Monserrat (Monforte) Bello; and brother, Luisito Bello. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Bello Adams with husband, William Scott Adams III; son, Clarence Albert Bello Hagins with wife, Stephanie Marie Martinez Hagins; grandchildren, Yanessy Ray Bello Hagins, Landon Bello Hagins, Jasiah Desean Scott; siblings, Olga Bello Ortega, Filgrace Bello Breheny, and Ricaredo Bello; and four legged grands, Cody ( Shiba Inu ) Noah ( Rugdoll cat ).

Maria was very smart, beauty and brains - she will be missed by all that knew her.