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Frances Barela "Pancha" Martinez

Frances Martinez Obituary

Frances 'Pancha' Barela Martinez, born on March 3, 1933 in Phoenix, Arizona. She is survived by her husband Richard Martinez, sons Alex Ruiz, Michael Martinez, and Richard Martinez Jr. and daughter Michelle Somoza, 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren; sisters Arsenia Dominguez, Ruth Galvan, and Cecelia Leon; brothers David Barela and Richard Leon. Our little 'sweetie' will be greatly missed. She loved spending time with all her children, showering them with her love and affection. Her Favorite place to visit was the bingo halls and the quarter machines at the casinos. God Bless you Panchita. Visitation will be held on Wednesday May 25, 2005 from 5-8pm at Mortensen Kings Funeral Chapel, 2225 N. 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ. Services will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 8am at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 1418 S. 17th Ave. Final resting place St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Phoenix, AZ.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 26, 2005.

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