Dora E. Brady

Dora Elena Brady
July 23,1945-June 18,2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Dora Elena
Brady,78, passed away unexpectedly on June 18,2024 in Irving, TX.
Dora was first welcomed into the world by her loving
parents, Evaristo Jr. & Dora Herrera Martinez, and her brother,
Evaristo Martinez III on July 23, 1945 in San Ygnacio, TX. Dora's
family then briefly moved to Mission, Texas where her youngest
sister, Anna Maria Martinez was born. Eventually, Dora's family
would make their home in Abilene, Texas and were members of Saint
Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church.
While in Abilene, Texas, Dora attended public schools,
graduated from Abilene High School in 1964, and would go on to
earn her Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology from
McMurry College (now University) in 1969. After college
graduation, she worked at Hendrick Hospital as a medical
technologist.
She met Milton Ted Brady who was stationed at Dyess Air
Force Base and later married him on December 18, 1972. They had
two children, Mary Margaret in 1974 and Charles Evaristo in
1976. The family eventually moved to Irving, Texas in 1980. Dora
remained a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Luke's
Catholic Church.
While in DFW, her career choices initially led her to work
at reference laboratories and through several hospital systems
including Baylor. Her membership with the American Medical
Technologists Organization was maintained throughout much of her
life. After some time though, she was eventually outnumbered by
public school educators within her own family (her sister,
daughter and niece) and perhaps wanting to be able to engage in
sustained dialogue referencing her own experiences, she sought
a career change. In 2001, Dora earned her teaching
qualifications from Tarrant County College. She taught Bilingual
education at Gabe Allen Elementary in Dallas ISD and also
substituted at various schools in Irving ISD before her
retirement.
As her family reflects on the legacy that Dora has left
behind, we want to acknowledge how proud she was of her Mexican-
American heritage and upbringing which she shared with her
children. We acknowledge how much she consistently wished others
well on both sides of her family by sending birthday/special
occasion cards and care packages. We acknowledge how she did
not linger in the "storms" of her life, one of which was
courageously fighting 3 bouts of cancer- never weakening or
giving up.
Dora is survived by her husband of 51 years, Ted Brady of
Irving, TX. Son and daughter-in-law, Charles & Leanna Brady of
Arlington, TX and their children, Addison, Molly, Aiden and
Kaitlyn. Son-in law, Donnie McKean and his children Mia and
Christian. Sister, Anna Vedro and niece, Melissa Skains of
Arlington, TX. Nephew, John Vedro of Fort Worth, TX. All of
Salt Lake City, UT: Sister-in-law, Carol Brady. Brother-in-law,
Charles Russell Brady. Niece, Leslie Phillips and her husband
Tim.
A private visitation will be held on Monday, June 24th at
11AM with immediate family. In lieu of flowers, please consider
a donation in her memory to an organization of your choosing or
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, a nonprofit whose
mission holds a special place in all of our hearts.
Our family remains steadfast in our faith that the gift of
God is eternal life. We believe that Dora's soul has joined with
the souls of her grandparents, her parents, her brother, and her
daughter. May they all continue to guide us on our earthly
journeys here. As Dora would say, "We are all just passing
through." Vaya con dios nuestro amor. Esperamos la reunion. Go
with God, our love. We await our reunion.
Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.
Arrangements under the direction of:
Aria Cremation Service & Funeral Home
1820 N. Belt Line Road
Irving, Texas 75061
(972) 607-4400