Obituaries
Maria "Claire" Q. Recto, age 88, of Milford, has passed away on November 5, 2026
She has touched the lives of many people by providing care to a lot of elderly people during her younger years.
Maria “Claire” Q. Recto, 88, of Milford, CT, passed away on November 5, 2026. Born on June 11, 1938 in Anao, Tarlac, Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Gregorio Quiaoit and Maria Dumlao.
She has touched the lives of many people by providing care to a lot of elderly people during her younger years and had
dedicated her life to her family thereafter. A loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt.
Maria is survived by her sons Michael Recto, married to Prudence Gabaldon, and Raymund Recto, married to Vilma Recto, as well as her grandchildren Miguel Recto, Pocholo Recto, Rheena Bianca Recto Buen, Vince Recto, Ralph Recto, Miguel Gabaldon, and Enrica Sophia Schutsky. She is also survived by her great grandchild, Kassie Recto Buen, her sister, Ofelia Quiaoit, and niece, Shalimar Blanchard, married to Alain Cote.
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A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12pm on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Saint Mary Church (Precious Blood Parish) 35 Gulf St. Milford, CT 06460. Please meet directly at church. To leave online condolences, visit codywhitefuneralservice.com.
