FRANCISCA "PANCHA" G. MARTINEZ Francisca "Pancha" G. Martinez, 68, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012 in Laredo, Texas. Mrs. Martinez was born in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas Mexico and had been a resident of Laredo for sometime. She is preceded in death by her mother, Zeonicia G. Reynero. Grandaughter, Samantha Padilla. She is survived by her loving husband of over 40 years of marriage, Jose Luis Martinez. Children, David Martinez, Cyndi (Robert) Rodriguez, Belinda Martinez, Sonia Martinez and Jose Luis Martinez Jr. Grandchildren, Ashley, Mandy, Johnny Martinez, Jazlyn Rodriguez and Jaremy Rodriguez, Sandra, Diandra, Alejandra Castro, Vicente Castro, Rogelio Alejandro, Christy Padilla, Samantha, dec'd, Jay and Joey. 4 Great-grandchildren. Brothers and Sisters: Guadalupe (Maria) Gonzalez, Benito (Olga) Gonzalez, Juan (Helen) Gonzalez, Armando (Concha, dec'd) Gonzalez, Jose Luis "Gordo" (Flora) Gonzalez, Gloria (Ozzie) Aguilar, Luisa (Jorge) Sandoval and Maria Perez. Her favorite niece, Prissy Perez. Also numerous other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 4 to 9 p.m. and a Vigil of the Deceased will be held at 7 p.m. in the Hernandez-Lopez and Northside Chapels, 800 Boston St. and San Bernardo Ave. Funeral service will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 2, 2012 departing from the funeral home chapel. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church. Committal services and interment will then follow in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.