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Flora Martinez Obituary
October 26, 1923 - October 15, 2014
Flora R. Martinez went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2014 in Merced, California. She was born October 26, 1923 to Salvador and Francisca Rodriguez in El Remolino, Zacatecas, Mexico.
Flora is proceded in death by her beloved husband Tomas Martinez and sister Guadalupe Soto. She is survived by her sister Cristina Ruiz (Isidro), Petra Perez (Jesus), brothers Porfirio Rodriguez (Enedina), Juan Rodriguez (Esther), her five children, Anna O'Campo (Vincent), Harvey Torres (Rebeca), Angelina Seijas (Carlos), Tom Martinez and Carolina Natividad (Ramon). She leaves behind 16 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren.
Flora was an avid community advocate she was one of the founders of Golden Valley Health Center, one of the founders of Templo Bautista Planada, a former delegate to the Democratic Convention, former board member of the Salvation Army, Founding member of the Edad de Oro Merced Chapter and 2013 Grand Marshall for the Planada Community Day.
Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at First Baptist Church, 500 Buena Vista Drive, Merced, CA. Service will be held at 10:00am and burial to follow at Plainsburg Cemetary.
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Memories and Condolences
for Flora Martinez
October 21, 2014
I worked with flora on the board of directors and in fact she was the first to welcome me onboard at GVHC she always had a smile and a kind word for everyone she came in contact with she was a pillar for GVHC and cannot be replaced and will be missed all who had the pleasure to know my heart and prayers go out to he large family I will truly miss her God bless you flora and your family
Al hunt board secretary GVHC
Teresa Vicuna
October 20, 2014
Grandma in my eyes you were perfect in everyway. I Love you and I will miss you forever!!!
Luis & Bessie Castillo
October 19, 2014
What good she did here on earth for others and her family , we thank her . praying for her family, have comfort she is truly with the Lord who she served always , prayers to all of her family .
Sara Alicia Perez-Doxon
October 18, 2014
Condolences to Angie and all the Martinez family. Your mother Flora was one of the most kindest human being you could ever have met. Our family loved her dearly as she was such a good friend to our mother and to all of us. You were blessed in having such a beautiful, kind, loving and wonderful mother. Flora you will be missed by everyone for all the kindness you had in your heart and for all the hard work you did for those less fortunate. Say hello to my mother for I know you are in Heaven looking down at us all. Many blessings to your family Angie. God Bless you Flora and that you RIP.
Paul Nanez
October 18, 2014
To the family of Flora. I was sadden to read about the loss of your Mother. Sorry I was unable to attend. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. She was very nice and helpful to our family. And I appreciated that. I shall miss her and her comments on my oatmeal cooking. She leaves a lot of memories in our community and in our hearts. May God be with you and give you the strength that you need at this time.
Charito Carrillo
October 18, 2014
My condolences to you and your family Sandra.
Lisa Baladad
October 18, 2014
Flora,
Thank you for the many years of songs and stories. You are an inspiration to us all!
Victor/Dolores Vieyra
October 17, 2014
Our sympathies and condolences to Flora's family. She will be missed by many, especially by this family. we were friend for many years. May she rest in peace!!
Virginia Villarreal Saldana
October 17, 2014
We lost a great person of the community, and a wonderful friend. You are now in a better place and now we pray for your family nd friends for their loss. We pray so they can recieve comfort and peace. God bless you all.
October 17, 2014
Flora may you rest in peace. You accomplished a lot of great things,helped alot of people. You were truly a person to admire and love dearly for your kind heart. I just wanted to say thank you very much. You will be missed greatly. Love you always Aurora Andrade
Linda O''Campo
October 17, 2014
Tia Flora you we're the kindest most gracious and giving woman we have ever known. You always thought about others and you were a pillar of the community. Our families are proud of all your achievements and awards. In loving memory, The O'Campos
Martha Mayo & Family
October 17, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Mike Sullivan
October 17, 2014
Flora,
You were one of a kind! Determined, caring, articulate only partly describes you. I regret not having nopales with you. I will miss you.
Mike
Ruben Mayo
October 17, 2014
Flora was such a beautiful person who love her Family. A great friend to my mom. My condolences to her family.
Delfina
October 17, 2014
Congratulations on a life well lived, now it is time to rest. Flora always gave so much to others and leaves a great legacy.
Ida (Vieyra) and Tom Carr
October 17, 2014
I will always remember Flora as a pleasant, caring great friend. May she rest in peace. Our prayers are with all the family and may the memories of the good times help give you comfort.
Celeste Ramos
October 17, 2014
May you rest in peace Tia Flora.
October 17, 2014
To Miss Floras family. It is with great regret that I have to send this message. I am truly sorry for your lost. Your mom was a great lady!!!! And I will miss her so much. Now our mothers will be looking down on us and watch over us.
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