Obituary for Mary B. Martinez
The family of Mary B. Martinez of La Junta, Colorado would like to share that on February 24, 2023 at the Western Hills Health Care Center in Lakewood, Colorado, Mary transitioned life’s journey peacefully in the presence of her family.
Mary was born to Dora and Manuel Encinias May 1, 1928 in Villa Nueva, New Mexico. She was married to her beloved husband. Dan Mora. She was blessed with 13 children.
Mary's life is celebrated by her three daughters, Gloria Edgar and spouse Randy, Stella Martinez, Patty Martinez and spouse Tim Dillinger. Mary was the proud grandmother to 17 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren. Mary was sister to Lucille Casias and beloved by nieces, nephews and a lifetime of friends.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Dora and Manuel Encinias, her husband, Dan Mora, children Danny Martinez, Grace Martinez, Jimmy Martinez, Diana Perry, Dan Mora Jr.,David Mora, 3 granddaughters Ashley Mora, Yvonne Martinez, Cheyenne Powless, and her two brothers, Louis Sandoval and Archie Encinias and her sister, Alice Baca.
Mary was 94 years young and still enjoyed every moment with her family
Mary’s life was one full of love, kindness and gratitude. She worked alongside her husband, Dan all their lives. Mary was affectionately known as the “ Tamale Lady” by everyone who knew her. Her home was always the gathering place for friends and family alike. Mary was the adopted grandma for many and she embraced them throughout her life. They all called her grandma. Mary loved life and lived it fully, earning another moniker “The Queen of Bingo”. She also loved the joy and anticipation that came with her love of scratch tickets.
She will be missed dearly by all those who knew her and loved her. Her life and love is forever etched on those that celebrate her now. The loss is immeasurable but so is the love left behind.
We welcome you to join us for a 10:00 A.M. Rosary Friday March 3, 2023 followed by mass at 10:30 A.M. Online condolences and Shared Memories can be made at www.johnsonromero.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to the loving care of the Johnson-Romero Family Funeral Home.
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Previous Events
Service
Friday
3
Mar
10:00 AM
Our Lady of Guadalupe St. Patrick's Parish
3rd St
La Junta, CO 81050
A Rosary will be held at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass and Final Committal at the Calvary Cemetery in La Junta
Cemetery Details
Location
Calvary Cemetery
402 West Potter Drive
LA JUNTA, CO 81050
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