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Ethel Villarreal Martinez
1927 - 2018
Ethel Villarreal Martinez
1927 - 2018
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BORN
1927
DIED
2018
Ethel Martinez Obituary
Armandina (Ethel) Villarreal Martinez, born to Victor and Angelmira Villarreal, entered Heaven's gates on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018. A wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Ethel was a career woman who dedicated over 47 years to Southwestern Bell and the University Health System. She was a master cook and enjoyed preparing homemade meals for her family. Over the years she collected a large library of cookbooks from all over the world. Ethel enjoyed traveling and visited places like Mexico, Alaska, Nevada, Georgia, California and many cities in Texas. Ethel was predeceased by her husband and her eight siblings.
She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia A. Martinez, Gloria Martinez Ibarra and sons Raymond P. Martinez (Connie) and Mark S. Martinez (Elsa); 10 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. Ethel's daughter Cynthia, lovingly cared for her the last 8 years of her life, we give her and all who cared for her, our greatest gratitude.
Visitation will begin on Monday, April 16 at 5:00 pm in The Angelus Chapel with a Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, April 17 at 8:30 am, St. Dominic Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
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Osvaldo Vela '82
April 17, 2018
My deepest condolences to you, Mark, and entire family. The loss of a mother is something that strikes at the primal part of your heart. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Rachel Guevara
April 16, 2018
Rest In Peace Mrs. Martinez...with much Love, Respect and Admiration...
Rae, Kash & Matthew
Ray Garza
April 16, 2018
Mark, Elsa and Mark Jr. Family: Our family's condolences on the passing of your loved one. We will always remember her as always being full of life and will miss her at her favorite Fiesta events. May you find consolation that she is now in her Lord's arms. May she Rest in Peace. Ray, Belinda, Goyo and Kino.
Martin (Alex) Jiminez
April 15, 2018
My condolences for your loss. Manda was always one of my favorite aunt-in-laws. She was always laughing, full of stories, and always made me feel welcome. May she rest in peace, and may God welcome her to his arms.
Alex Jiminez
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Garcias Mexican food
April 15, 2018
My deepest condolences to you, Cynthia, and entire family. She was a beautiful, elegant lady. Cynthia, I know how hard it is, as you well know, lost my mom 18 months ago, have faith, you were wonderful with her. She will be missed, Ms Betty White, may she Rest In Peace.
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Cindy Villarreal
April 15, 2018
My dear friend Cynthia and family...please accept my deepest condolences....I always knew your mom as Manda..we were neighbors for so many years on 36th st in Loma Park....Cynthia, your devotion to your mom's care was a life challenge that you accepted with pure love..God bless you..may everlasting perpetual light shine upon her. May she R.I.P.
Love you
Cindy Davila Villarreal
Nick Sargologos
April 6, 2018
I knew my mother's dear sister Armandina, by her nickname Manda. What a cook! When Manda was in the kitchen you knew a great meal was on it's way! The memories of my youth are filled with happy family gatherings, with Manda and her lively eyes leading her gang of fellow Villareal sisters in the preparation of food and fun for the entire gathering. I always felt a bit overwhelmed by the sheer size of my extended family, but always welcomed and loved. I will always remember Manda and those wonderful times. Rest in peace.
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