AMELIA MARTINEZ

Amelia was born on April 17, 1944 in Las Palmas, Texas, to Jose and Benita Martinez. 

She was a loving and devoted wife of 64 years to Manuel, “Meme” Martinez.

She was the mother of six children, a grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. 

She left this world peacefully in her sleep at the age of 82 surrounded by all those who loved her dearly.

Most importantly, was her incredible 64- year love story with her husband, Manuel. He was her number one love, her anchor, and her truest companion. Together they built a beautiful life defined by over six decades of unwavering loyalty, laughter, and a bond that withstood the test of time. Their love was a rare and beautiful example to everyone who knew them.

She was a woman who approached life with a firm and no-nonsense attitude. Her straightforward nature was her way of showing love and preparation-ensuring that her family and those she cared for were strong, resilient, and capable to handle whatever life threw their way. Her powerful presence will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Amelia was always available to help everyone who needed her. She was a great inspiration with values that never waivered from her faith in God and her family. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. She enjoyed watching them grow up while they filled her heart with joy.

Amelia is preceeded in death by her parents: Jose and Benita Martinez, brothers Jose Martinez (Tere), Alvaro Martinez, and Pedro Martinez.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband Manuel Martinez, sisters: Carmen Salazar, Micaela Alvarez and Genoveva Martinez, Brothers: Oscar Martinez, Raul Martinez and Rogelio Martinez. Children/grandchildren: Manuel Martinez Jr. ; Manuel Martinez III ; Jeanette Martinez Esteban Martinez, Ernesto Martinez (San Juanita “Jackie” Martinez); Ernesto Martinez Jr. (Melissa) Emi Jaqueline Martinez; David A. Martinez; Annaliza A. Martinez Elvira Martinez; Jose Jesus Morales (Vanessa) ; Julian Morales, Joseph Morales Gilberto Morales (Cecilia) Gillie, Sophia, Carolina Peter Morales (Iliana) Carliano, Emiliano Elena Martinez (Judith) Benita Flores (Arturo); Arturo Flores Jr. (Haley); Gabriella, Evelyn, Analise, Felix Alejandro Flores (Jenika); Olivia, Amelia, Gracia, Alejandro Jr., Lucia

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and a Vigil of the deceased will be offiiated at 7:00 p.m. in the Hernandez, Lopez and Sons Funeral Chapels located at 800 Boston St. and San Bernardo Ave. Funeral Services will begin on Thursday, morning September 24, 2026 departing in procession at 8:30 a.m. from the funeral home chapel. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. at Mother Cabrini Catholic Church. Committal Service and interment will then follow in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.