Maria Z. Martinez

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July 18, 1923 – June 15, 2020

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  • MARIA Z. MARTINEZ
    MARIA Z. MARTINEZ
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It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Maria Z. Martinez on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center at age 96.

She was born in Eagle Pass to Isabel F. and Santiago Zamarripa on July 18, 1923. She had been a resident of Schulenburg for the past 52 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Natividad V. Martinez; two brothers, Aurelio Zamarripa and Rafael Zamarripa; and one sister, Conception Castillo.

She is survived by her five children, Magdalena Martinez of Schulenburg, Maria I. Barrera and husband David of Austin, Paulo A. Martinez of Schulenburg, Navidad Martinez and wife Sylvia of Cypress, and Hector Martinez and wife Robin of Kingwood; and 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Frank Zamarripa of Santa Ana, Calif.; one sister, Rosa Hernandez of Laredo; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were her grandsons, David Martinez, Omar Barrera, Javier Barrera, Josh Martinez, Jacob Martinez and Matthew Martinez.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Jun 22, 2020 at Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1705 Del Rio Blvd., Eagle Pass, with visitation and viewing from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by graveside services at Our Lady of Refuge Cemetery.

“Rest in peace Pinka, you finally got your bus ride home.”