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Sixta "Ruby" Martinez

1937 - 2015

Sixta "Ruby" Martinez

1937 - 2015

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BORN

1937

DIED

2015

Sixta Martinez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 13, 2015.

Sixta "Ruby" Martinez was born on November 4, 1937 in Santurce, Puerto Rico to Sixto Martinez and Nelia Carrion. She graduated from Fashion High School, New York, New York and also attended Touro College, Bronx, New York, class of 1982. Retired from the department of social services after 15 years of service. Sixta's memories will forever be cherished by her children: Nelia Thomas, Donald Thomas, Nichelle Sanchez, and Nicholas Sanchez III. Her grandchildren: Chastity, Brittany, Monica, Khadijah, Devonte, and Neahmija and great granddaughter: Juanita. She loved and cherished her life and time with Joseph Pooser Jr "Papa Joe" til death did them part. Siblings: Sixto and Inez, a host of loving relatives. Sixta was preceded in death by siblings Juanita, Carmen, Emilio, Antonio and Chester. The visitation to greet family and friends will be held November 15, 2015 from 4-6pm at Hardage Giddens Blanding Chapel. Funeral Services will be November 16, 2015 11am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with a burial to follow at Riverside Memorial Park.

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Belinda Offley

March 16, 2016

Hello family,
I am just seeing this today. My brother did call and tell me Ruby passed. She was a very sweet, kind and loving woman. I will always, always remember sweet Ruby Martinez. Her loving light lives in everyone's life she touched.

melissa d

November 18, 2015

You'll always be in my heart

Cheyenne Smith

November 17, 2015

Gonna miss you Titi!
Love Alvalyn & Cheyenne

Jeff Bennett

November 16, 2015

Nichelle, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May your memories of love and laughter be with you always.

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Georgette Buntrock

November 16, 2015

May God bless and keep you and your family . Your are all in our prayers.

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November 15, 2015

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

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