Maria Luisa Pratt

Maria Luisa Pratt, 88, of Schertz, Texas, passed away on March 12, 2026. Born in Reserve, New Mexico, Maria was a woman of sharp wit, dedicated service, and a love story that became family legend.

It was in an Albuquerque bar decades ago that Maria met the love of her life, Larry Pratt. As the story goes, she stole his beer and his heart in one bold moment. That meeting led to 64 years of marriage filled with laughter, deep devotion, and adventure. Together they danced and traveled across the world, making lifelong friends wherever they went. Larry preceded her in death in 2023, and her family finds comfort in knowing they are reunited and dancing once again.

Maria served her country with distinction as a federal civil servant in the field of finance. Her sharp mind and unwavering integrity earned her the respect of all who worked with her. She and Larry were also active in their church, where their faith and kindness created a wide circle of cherished friends.

She is survived by her daughters, Susan Cronk and her husband Russel, and Mona Schuster and her husband Rick, as well as Larry’s daughter, Marie Carr, whom she helped raise. Maria’s spirited nature lives on through her eight grandchildren—Michael, Vicki, Marvin, Ember, Eric, Rachel, Angela, and Julia—and her many great-grandchildren.