Obituary of Juana Mata Martinez

Juana Mata Martinez, age 88, of Othello Washington passed away October 21st, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Doctor Arroyo, Nueva Leon, Mexico on Christmas Day, December 25th, 1925 to parents Agabico and Ricarda Mata. She was married to Lorenzo Martinez who precedes her in death. Juana was a stay at home mother. Her joy came from her family. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by children; Silverio (Nica’Nora) Martinez of Othello WA, Francio (Maria) Martinez of Othello WA, Felipe (Rosa) Martinez of Othello WA, Isidro (Maria A) Martinez of Othello WA, Maria (Javier) Zepeda of Othello WA, Lorenzo Martinez of Othello WA, and adopted son Santiago (Arely) Martinez of Othello WA. She is also leaves 41 grandchildren to cherish her loving memory. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and children; Eulalio Martinez, Seferino (Francia) Martinez, Pablo Martinez, and adopted daughter Josa Martinez, and siblings; Arcadio Mata, Maria de los Angels, Tomasa Sanchez, and Enedino Mata. A visitation was held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a rosary at 6:00 pm, at Stevens Funeral Chapel, Tuesday, October 28, 2014. Catholic Mass was held at 10:00 am, October 29, 2014, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Chapel.