Rosa Martinez

Rosa was born July 2, 1944, to Jose and Frances Castillo Romero in San Benito, TX. She married Ramon Martinez in 1960 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lubbock, TX. She dedicated over 20 years of service at University Medical Center and retired to spend time with her family. She took pride in her tamales and enjoyed watching telenovelas and fox news. She loved attending family celebrations including baby showers, anniversaries, and birthdays. Her presence in our lives will be deeply missed, but her lessons and love will continue to guide us.

Rosa is survived by children, Silvia (David) Castro, Martin (Carolina) Martinez, Norma (Thomas) Rios, Gracie (David) Hurtado, Marcus Martinez and Roxann “Roxy” Martinez; grandchildren, Renee Gonzales, David Castro, Celeste Hurtado – Hernandez, Rey, Xavier & Santino Martinez, Joseph & Tristen Rios, Ginger, Barbie, Butch and Rocky. Rosa had a special connection and deep love towards her bonus grandsons, John Romero, Ryan Gonzales, and Isaac Hernandez. She also had a very close relationship with several great-grandchildren. Her siblings include Yolanda Baigen, Jose Romero Jr., Ruben Romero, Diana Garcia, Ricky Romero, Sally Romero, Patricia Holbert, Luis Romero and Becky Rubio.

She is preceded in death by husband Ramon Martinez; son, Raymon Martinez; parents, Jose and Frances Romero; and siblings, Mary Treviño, Mike and Arturo Romero.

Surrounded by her children, she comfortably passed away during the early hours on Thursday, January 11, 2024.

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