Maria Hoag, 79, of Big Spring, died on Friday, October 29, 2004, at her residence. Graveside funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM Monday, November 1, 2004 at the Trinity Memorial Park with Dr. Bruce Cox, officiating.Mrs.Hoag was born on November 30, 1924, in Munich, Germany and married Leon Hoag on April 22, 1948 in Munich, Germany. He preceded her in death on March 25, 1990.Maria and her late husband Leon, came to Big Spring in 1956 while he was stationed at Webb Air Force Base. After he retired they operated Poncho's News Stand which she still operated until the time of her death. She was a Catholic.Survivors include her sister, Anneliese Deppe of Ewing, Virginia; and two nieces. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.The family suggests memorials be made to the Big Spring Humane Society, PO Box 823, Big Spring, Texas 79721.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,