Cleotilde Martinez Obituary

MARTINEZ
An Angel has been taken from us, but know that she will be with us always. Cleotilde Martinez "Tillie", beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, entered rest on January 25, 2011 at the age of 86. She was born to Juan and Melquiades Ruiz on November 9, 1924 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Tillie was a devout catholic and active parishioner of the San Fernando Cathedral and served as a Guadalupana. She was preceded in death by her husband Rodolfo Martinez and is survived by their daughters, Maria G. Valdez and husband Oscar, Mamie Canales and husband Jesus; grandchildren: Oscar, Marco, Ruby, Rene, Isaac, Romeo, Elizabeth and many great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2011 at Funeraria Del Angel Roy Akers with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m.. A funeral procession will depart the funeral home at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 29, 2011 to celebrate an 11:30 a.m. Mass at the San Fernando Cathedral. Interment will follow in San Fernando Cemetery II. Please visit www.funerariadelangelroyakers.com for online tributes.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Jan. 28, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Cleotilde Martinez

14 Entries

January 29, 2011

Wishing you peace in this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Agustin Archuleta & Pauline Jaramillo

Carlos J. Martinez

January 29, 2011

My deepest sympathy to Tila's family and friends. Tila would brighten my day every Tuesdays at the store in the Institute of Texans Cultures where she volunteered. I would come to see her and greet her and she would always had a beautiful smile, kind words and a BIG hug. We, at the security Department and others will miss her very much. My prayers are with you all.

Ruby Williams

January 28, 2011

My heart is with the Martinez family during this very sad time. I know she is with God watching over us all and waiting for the time when we will be with her again. Always a kind word and smile for everyone. I will miss working with Tia Tila very much. We love you Tila.

Patsy Brewer-Werab (Davis)

January 28, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. She was very dear to my grandmother, Inez T. Perez, they are now watching over us.

Diana Aguirre Martinez

January 28, 2011

I had the extreme pleasure and blessing of meeting Tillie on our 2009 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. She was a joy and an inspiration to us all as was her sister-in-law Maria as we traveled everywhere. I remember especially one point where she sat on a huge boulder by the Sea of Galilee and said to all of us in hearing range,"Aqui me voy a sentar porque a mi se me hace que aqui se sento Jesus y aqui me voy a sentar tambien!" I'll bet she's found another rock to sit down with the Lord! I'll never forget her and her beautiful smile. She was like a Mama to all of us. I am going to miss her Christmas Posadas.God Speed Tillie.May he hold your family in the palm of his hand in the days to come!

Mary Ames

January 28, 2011

My deepest sympathy to Tile's famiy. We have lost a beautiful lady and God has gathered her to His heavenly home. She was our favorite person on our trip to the Holy Land. Always in awe of the sites we visited and never forgot who walked those stones and dirt paths before us. She now joins all the saints in Heaven. Via con Dios Tile.

Dee Russell-Terrell

January 28, 2011

I will miss Tila's smile the most on Tuesdays at the Institute.She had such a loving and giving spirit. I'm a better person having known her. She was a blessing to all who came in contact with. Thank you all for sharing Tila with me. The world has lost someone very special. She will be dearly missed. Just know that your grief is shared by many.
With sincere feeling I offer you all love and my deepest sympathy.

Sandra Shaw-Austin(Cruz)

January 28, 2011

My condolence to the Martinez Family and Friends. I know it is very hard to lose one's mother but we know she's in the care of the Lord and resting with no pain. Mamie Peace Be With You!

Rebecca Gomez

January 28, 2011

My deepest sympathies to Tila's family.
I worked with Tila in the Museum Store at the Institute of Texan Cultures and she was so sweet and kind to everyone. She always made me laugh and never let anyone leave without buying something!!
She will be missed.

Mary Ellen Smith

January 28, 2011

On behalf of the staff and volunteers of the Institute of Texan Cultures, I extend our deepest sympathy to Tila's family and friends. Tila could brighten any day, and she made many friends among her fellow volunteers, who will miss her very much. We thank you all for sharing her with us.

Frank and Marci Woolf

January 28, 2011

I was proud to serve as a fellow docent with Tila at the University of Texas at San Antonio, Institute of Texan Cultures. She was a dear and loving friend to me, my wife Marci and all who knew her. It was a joy to come to the museum on Tuesdays and see Tila's smilling face. I will never forget her love of Betty Boop and the joy we had in finding Betty Boop items for her. Tila was one of a kind and as the family said, a true Angel. She will be sorely missed. We share in the families sorrow. Frank and Marci Woolf

Jose Luis Vargas

January 28, 2011

My sincere condolences to the Martinez family. I cannot tell you what a great pleasure it was to have know this wonderful woman.she was a true companion to Tia Sylvia and when I visited she always greeted me with aher beautiful smile and a hug. May God embrace you allduring your time of grief. My prayers are with you all.

Vick Zamora

January 27, 2011

Sincerest condolences to all of Tillie's family and friends. We now have another angel watching over us from heaven.

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