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1926
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2014
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Frances Martinez Obituary
Frances graduated in 1945. She was a homemaker and led a beautiful life of faith, happiness, and good humor. She was the proud grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren
Frances is survived by her daughter, Mary Frances "Babe" Martinez, sons Joseph "Joey" Martinez (Phyllis) and Richard "Ricky" Martinez (Julie); sisters Amelia Tesso and Pearl Gill; brother Ray Garcia; grandchildren Joseph, Krystal, David, R.J., Miriah, Jane, Maggie and numerous nieces and nephews.
Frances is preceded in death by her parents Aurora Solomon Garcia and Adolfo "Fito" Garcia, Sisters Aurora "Tiny" Santini, Nellie Zermeno and Norma Garcia.
Visitation will be held at Johnson's Mortuary on Friday, September 19, 2014 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm. A Church service will be held in her honor at St. Francis of Assisi on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 9:00 am. Burial will follow at Desert Lawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Evaro, Jimmy Evaro, Chris Tesso, Christina Evaro, Diana Rodriguez, Ray Garcia, Bernice Limon, Clyde Gill, Joey Martinez, Ricky Martinez, RJ. Martinez. Honorary Pallbearers: Charles Santini, Michelle Santini, Mike Tesso, Louie Limon.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frances Martinez
September 18, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Guadalupe De Santiago
September 18, 2014
Mary, Ricky and Joey, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My condolences and prayers are with all the family at this time of sorrow. Sending you all many blessings from afar.
Anna Ordaz & Family
September 18, 2014
Mary, Ricky, Joey and families....
My condolences for the loss of your mom.
Blessings and prayers go out to all of you.
Susan Corea Roman
September 18, 2014
Mary,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
September 17, 2014
Babe, Joey & Ricky:
My condolences for the loss of your mom. May the sorrow you feel in your heart lighten by the Love that surrounds you.
Ali (Solis) Beichler
Lydia Felix & Manuel Chavez
September 17, 2014
We are so sorry for your lost, Frances was an beautiful lady you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patrick and Lisa Gill
September 17, 2014
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this time of sorrow. She will be greatly missed.
Deborah & Elliott Barajas
September 17, 2014
Sending prayers to the family . You have a very special angel watching over you cherish all the time you had .She's always in your heart
Johnny & Anna Anaya
September 17, 2014
Joey, Phyllis & Family
We express our deepest sympathy to the loss of your mom. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Dolores Rivas
September 17, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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