Alida Elena Martinez

I just learned of Mrs. Martinez passing today and its as hard for me as it had been yesterday, these are news to me. I'm so sorry I didn't know before and didn't have the opportunity to attend her services. Mrs. Martinez was the kindest person I knew. Always cared about her students and was not selfish. I was a student of hers at Weslaco High but I consider her my friend and I know she would feel the same. The world has lost one of the most beautiful being there was. Im sure God needed her more. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. If there is anything I can do for you at this time please let me know.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Alida was a sweet student. I still remember her smiles and her laughter from Donna. She was always ready to help everyone. May the Lord bless and comfort her family.

My prayers are with the family of Mrs. Martinez. She was my counselor at WHS; she helped me with so much through high school and was always there when I needed any kind of help. Even when they changed me to a different counselor, I still went to see her. She is one of the reasons why I am where I am today, in my junior year of college at The University of Texas at Austin. She will truly be missed. RIP Mrs. Martinez.

I am saddened to learn of Alida’s passing. Those of us that grew up and went to school Alida knew her as a kind, compassionate person that was always there to lend an ear or make herself available to help with any task. Although we lost touch over these years as we went on with our lives, I can tell she stayed the same with the new people that came into her life. To her husband Michael and his family, my deepest condolences. Please be assured she touched so many. And to Ms. (Tencha) Martinez and the rest of the Martinez and Avila families: Alida was an example of the good that comes from Donna. She was humble and worked hard at everything she did. She was typical of that old time Redskin sprit that lives in most of us that call Donna home.

God Bless from The Zollicoffer Family.

I had the priviledge of meeting Ms. Martinez as she was my son Braulio's counselor at WHS. You could see that she really cared for the success of her students. Our family would like to express our deepest sympathy in your time of grief. God Bless You.

When someone we love passes away,
We ache, but we go on;
Our dear departed would want us to heal,
After they are gone.

Grief is a normal way to mend
The anguish and pain in our hearts;
We need time to remember and time to mourn,
Before the recovery starts.

Let's draw together to recuperate,
As we go throught this period of sorrow;
Let's help each other, with tender care
To find a brighter tomorrow.
God Bless your family especially Ms. Martinez, Mr. Martinez, and Michael.

I will miss you dearly Ali and one day we will meet up again. Michael be strong and may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and Ms. Martinez.

Tencha,
You will always be part of our family.
We love you and we will pray for you as you have done for us in time of our need. We will miss Ali. God Bless you.

To the family of Alida E. Martinez. We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Martinez was an awesome lady. She was kind-hearted and very sweet. My daughter, Zhanette Gonzalez was very close to her when she was at WHS. She's very saddened by this. We will forever be greatful for being a part of our lives. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord be with you now and always.

ONLY GOD KNOWS WHY HE TAKES THE BEST FROM US. IT HURTS US DEEPLY BECAUSE THE LOVE THAT WE HAVE FOR THEM WHEN WE LOOSE THEM. MS MARTINEZ, OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. ALIDA WILL BE DEARLY MISSED BY ALL THE CLASS OF 1990 AND THE REST OF THE PEOPLE THAT SHE TOUCHED WITH HER HEART. GOD ALWAYS WANT FOR US TO BE STRONG AND FOR HIM WE JUST HAVE TO. WE LOVE YOU ALIDA AND TO YOU MS. MARTINEZ (TENCHA), WE LOVE YOU TOO. GOD BLESS YOU AND ALIDA, NOW YOU WALK AND LIVE IN THE GOLDEN PLACE THAT WE SHALL ONE DAY LIVE TOO...

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

We have known Alida for a very long time and she was such a dear individual and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ms. Martinez, and her family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dearest Compadre Quelo & Comadre Tencha -
We are deeply saddened at Ali's passing. We share your pain at losing this awesome daughter with such a lovely smile and great personality. May she rest in the Peace of Christ. We love you.

Alida will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She touched so many lives. She will always be remembered as a kind-hearted, spirited, fun-loving person who always saw the good in everyone. Although our time with her was cut short, the time we did have with her was most memorable. You will be missed Alida.

I would like to express my deepest condolences to Tencha a family friend. You are in my prayers. Love you! Alida will be missed.

I'll Lend You a Little Time, a child of mine, he said. For you to love while she lives and mourn when she is dead. It may be six or seven years or twenty-two or three, But will you, till I call her back, take care of her for me? She'll bring her charms to gladden you, and shall her stay be brief, You'll have her lovely memories as solace for your grief. I cannot promise she will stay, since all from earth return. But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn. I've looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true. And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you. Now will you give her all your love, nor think the labor vain, Nor hate me when I come to call, or take her back again? I fancied that I heard them say, Dear Lord, Thy will be done. For all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run. We'll shelter her with tenderness, we'll love her while we may; And for the happiness we've known, will ever grateful stay. But shall the angels call for her much sooner than we planned, We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, And try to undrstand.

Compadre Kelo & Comadre Tencha,
Remember how the neighborhood on Woodlawn in Aurora, Ill. was so proud to welcome and celebrate the birth of such a beautiful baby, ALIDA! From day one Alida was loved by everyone that knew her. Alida will always have a special place in everyone's heart. To describe Alida will be to say: the nicest and kindest person you will ever meet. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all family members. We are very very sorry for your loss. The community has lost a wonderful, smart, young lady.

i would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family and my prayers will be with you all. Mrs. Martinez was a great person and she was my counselor at WHS she helped me a lot with the lost of my sister and will greatly miss her. words cant express the lost i feel of losing her. But god needed another angel and he choose a awesome person. May she rest in peace.

Tencha,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss; Aleida was a wonderful, gentle and loving person
Emma Sauceda Blaha