Maria was born in Escou France to Louis Hauret and Engrace Castechourena. She came to the US as a young girl and married Jules Jacques Delpy on 05 May 1894 in Los Angeles. After their marriage the Delpys traveled to Vista where she made her home. At first it consisted on an abode hut and hen her 1st child was born she added urlap sacks to make for a room. Eventually they built a wooden house shown in the picture with the three sons and later a larger abode house. She was instrumental, shortly after her arrival in Vista, in establishing the Delpy School, attending classes herself in order to establish the eight students required to hire a teacher. The Delpy Ranch became a place for visitors. Maria was always involved in helping others, civic and church activites. She raised three sons Louis Delpy, Frank Delpy, and Jacques "Jack" Delpy. She died at the age of 104.
Maria was born in Escou France to Louis Hauret and Engrace Castechourena. She came to the US as a young girl and married Jules Jacques Delpy on 05 May 1894 in Los Angeles. After their marriage the Delpys traveled to Vista where she made her home. At first it consisted on an abode hut and hen her 1st child was born she added urlap sacks to make for a room. Eventually they built a wooden house shown in the picture with the three sons and later a larger abode house. She was instrumental, shortly after her arrival in Vista, in establishing the Delpy School, attending classes herself in order to establish the eight students required to hire a teacher. The Delpy Ranch became a place for visitors. Maria was always involved in helping others, civic and church activites. She raised three sons Louis Delpy, Frank Delpy, and Jacques "Jack" Delpy. She died at the age of 104.
