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Elvira Macias Martinez, born January 22, 1920 in Taft, Texas to Juan and Gregoria Macias. She passed peacefully on November 3, 2019 at the age of 99, surrounded by family members. Preceding her in death was her husband Ramon Garcia Martinez, World War-II, US Army Veteran, whom received two purple Hearts. She is now united in Heaven with her beloved son Rogelio Martinez and daughter Consuelo Martinez. Elvira was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Gregoria and 10 brothers. Her brothers were Patricio, Francisco, Atilano, Juan, Luis, Daniel, Dimas, Gregorio, Joe and Ruperto Macias. Also preceding her in death was one sister Guadalupe Macias. Surviving family members are her sons Raymond Martinez, and Robert, and John and Alfred Martinez and Mark Martínez one daughter Rosalinda Martinez. Surviving grandchildren (8) are Jennifer Hiller, Janell Garcia, Raymond Martinez JR, Chrystal Erskine, Patrick Martinez, Jonathan Martinez, and John Michael Martinez, and Roger Martinez. She also had 7, great grandchildren and 1 surviving sister Consuelo Macias. Elvira Martinez will be remembered for being a loving and caring person, who loved life, she always found a way to make everyone laugh and she loved music and singing. Elvira was a great cook and no one would leave her house without eating or drinking at least one cup of coffee. (Cafecito, as she would say). Elvira was a devout Catholic and prayed daily. She managed to send all her children to St. Leo the great catholic school. If you visited her you would find religious relics and statues of the Virgin Mary and Jesus in every room. Elvira also enjoyed talking about the days she spent with her family at the ranch, (el rancho) she loved gardening and took great pride in displaying flowers and roses that would grow in abundance on her property. The family would like to give special thanks to all who cared for her, especially for Alfred Martinez, and Mark Martinez for their 24 care. “They were two angles sent to her by God Almighty.” Additionally, the family gives special thanks to all her nurses and CNA’s, especially Christal, and Jennifer, and Maria and Junita. Funeral Services will be taken care of by Mission Park South.

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Elvira M. Martinez

January 22, 1920 - November 3, 2019