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1951
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2017
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Martha Martinez Obituary
Martha Ofelia Martínez was born on May 18, 1951, in Monterrey, México and received her angel wings on January 3, 2017, in San Antonio at the age of 65.
Survived by her children, Elizabeth, Alan, and Jennifer, she is reunited with Maria Alfaro (mother), Juan Martínez (brother), and Agador (beloved parakeet).
Martha was an exceptionally vibrant, joyful, and selfless woman of faith who enriched the lives of everyone around her. Words fail to capture her extraordinary strength and endless generosity. Her emotional wisdom & empathy often supported and guided her loved ones through celebration and hardship alike. She was a unique and inspirational mother.
Martha was immensely devoted to her family and found great joy in giving to the community. Never missing an opportunity to dance or laugh, she loved casino trips, bingo & Bunco, jalapeños, and her precious birds. A long-time Guadalupana at St. Ann's, she was also a beloved member of the Leon Valley Senior Community Center.
SERVICES
Friday, Jan. 13 at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home (Flowers welcomed)
Visitation: 6 p.m.
Rosary: 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 14 at St. Ann's Catholic Church
Funeral mass: 11 a.m.
Father Jim Conway will officiate the ceremony.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Sunset Northwest Funeral Home.
CHRISTINA MARTINEZ
February 4, 2017
Martha was a beautiful person. ..I always will remember her.
Gerri Busby
January 13, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Alan, jenifer and Elizabeth. Your Mom was a Great Great Lady. She will always be in your heart and memories. I will always cherish knowing her and her funny stories. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Betty Valdez
January 13, 2017
My Deepest Sympathy to the Family .Martha had a Beautiful and Kind Heart ! I knew her through my sister Carol And spent many visits with her at my sisters house . I have great Memories of her ! Prayers and Gods Blessings to You and Your Family !!
Gail Gutierrez Garcia
January 13, 2017
Elizabeth, Alan and Jennifer,
As your mom probably told you a million times, I met her when I was only 5 years old and will never forget it. She was always making me and my mom laugh. She will be missed dearly. We love you.
Gail Gutierrez Garcia and Elizabeth Gutierrez (Licha)
Martha and her chicks. 2012
Jack & Judy LittleMar
January 10, 2017
Jack & Judy Little
January 9, 2017
Dear Elizabeth, Alan & Jennifer,
We are so saddened to hear of your mother's passing.
Here love and pride in you is just one of the memories I cherish. What a fine example of what a mother's love and commitment can do!
May her spunk & spirit live on!
Mary MacCammon
January 9, 2017
Martha will be missed very much. Our deepest condolences to her family.
Mary Ann MacCammon & Jerry West
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January 8, 2017
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Nancy Eichman
January 8, 2017
Everyone at the Leon Valley Senior Center will miss Martha. She was a joy and was always so excited to be a part of the group!
Please accept all our sincerest condolences for your loss.
Northwest Senior Citizens
Jim Mullin
January 7, 2017
Condolences from the Mullin family who enjoyed talking with her many times at St Ann's events. She would always call my mother on my mother's birthday. She and I had an informal wager on last year's Super Bowl - she was a Panther fan. We will truly miss this wonderful person.
January 6, 2017
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Martha, for decades Marta was a valued member of our family (Herrera) and we are all saddened that she is gone. Please know that we are here if any thing is needed!! Minerva Schattenberg.
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