Alma Beltran

Alma Beltran (August 22, 1919 – June 9, 2007) was a Mexican-American actress known for her work in film, stage, and television. She appeared in 82 films between 1945 and 2002, often in smaller roles as Mexican women. Later in her career, she portrayed matriarch types. Beltran gained recognition for her role as Mrs. Fuentes, the mother of Julio Fuentes, on the NBC-TV series Sanford and Son. Throughout her career, she played over 80 roles in film and television. Alma Beltran passed away at the age of 87 in Northridge, California, on June 9, 2007, due to natural causes. She was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles, California.