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Rosa Martinez Obituary

MARTINEZ, Rosa Gladys, born July 5, 1927, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2020 in Miami, Florida surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by three daughters, Maria Eugenia, Maria Cristina (Carlos) and Rosie (Phil); four grandchildren, Karina (Robert), Michael, David and Tim (Kelley); four great grandchildren, (Nicholas, Tiffany, Nola, Aaron), sister Josefina and nephews, Charles and Eduardo. She was preceded in death by her husband (Pedro Alfonso, d. 1989). Gladys was a brave and fearless woman having emigrated to the United States, with her three children, looking for freedom. She was a Eucharistic minister at St. Dominic Catholic Church. She was proud to have been a top Avon representative/seller in South Florida for 50 years. Gladys loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was an avid traveler, having visited many countries and states. She was ready to go anywhere, anytime. Her love of family, and her faith, were of primary importance in her life. Her family will miss her steadfast love and zest for life. Please consider honoring Gladys' memory with a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or La Liga Contra el Cancer.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Jun. 11, 2020.

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Karina Rojas

July 5, 2020

Happy birthday In heaven Pua!
Miss you and love you very much!

Cristina

July 5, 2020

Mami: I can not begin to tell you how much I LOVE YOU, NEED YOU and MISS YOU.
You were my Queen And I waited until today July 5th, what would have been your 93rd Birthday. As always we wanted to make it SPECIAL like
we did for all your Birthdays.
God had other plans. When you left, you took a piece of me with you.
Will always love you and miss you until we meet again!
Love you
Cristina❤

Ana

June 11, 2020

My condolence to the family, God promises us that the day will come where all those who have died will live again. (Act 24:15) I hope this words will be of hope and consolation.

Rosie Brown

June 11, 2020

Mami, Mother, Mama Mia, Mamacita,
Cant imagine not calling you all those anymore. Your first call in the mornings, your excitement at my new piece of art, your enjoyment at seeing the kids photos. Dont think I can play bingo again or bake banana bread. Both were done for you!❤
No one will ever love me like you did.

Maria Eugenia Martine

June 11, 2020

I cannot imagine my life without her. She went with me and because of her I went to every concert there was in Miami, and also to the theater. She was an Eucharistic Minister at St. Dominic's Catholic Church and the last time she did it, I took her. I was worry sick that she was going to fall, but she went up the steps to the altar and stood there next to the priest giving communion.

Karina

June 11, 2020

My abuela Pua gave me unconditional love. We had so much fun going to Disney World. She was always ready to go with me and we had a great time there together. It was such a blessing to be able to go with her she loved it as much as I do. Her favorite place was EPCOT I loved being able to take her there as an adult and give her the VIP treatment she deserved. She helped raise my cousins and I and her home was always a refuge of love and comfort. She treated us all the same and never played favorites. She was always dedicated to us and our abuelo Fofo even after his passing. She never put anyone or anything else before her grandkids. She taught me many lessons in life that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. She taught me Spanish, the right way. A devout catholic she taught me to pray The Lords (Our Father) Prayer and if you say it while looking for a lost item youll always find it. Losing her has been my greatest lost and I will pray the Our Father everyday until I find her again. Love you Mami/Pua going to miss you forever. Give abuelo Fofo and big hug.

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