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Julia Martinez Obituary

Martinez, Julia (nee Ortiz), age 90, late of Niles, MI and formerly of Slag Valley. Beloved wife of the late Pete Martinez, loving mother of Anthony (Dolores) Martinez, Peter (Janice) Martinez and Anita (Frank) Samaniego, devoted grandmother of Peter Martinez Jr., Kimberly Garcia, Jeffery Martinez, Robby Martinez, Frank Samaniego, Naomi Samaniego, Elizabeth Samaniego and Michael Samaniego, great-grandmother of seven, dear sister of the late Mary (late Louis) Andrade, late Jenny (late Frank) Baeza, Jessie (Joseph) Andrade, Jay (Paul) Morales, late James (Ophie) Ortiz, late Joseph (late Anita) Ortiz, Victoria Ortiz, Virginia (Joseph) Olesky and David (Susie) Ortiz, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Member of South Deering American Legion Post #1238 Ladies Auxiliary, Knights of Columbus Santa Maria Council #1511 Ladies Auxiliary and Slag Valley Seniors. Visitation Monday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral services Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at 9:30 a.m., from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago, to Church of the Annunciata, Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. 773-731-2749.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 1, 2006.

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Raulene Garza

January 2, 2006

I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Julia's passing. I remember she lived next door to Grandma Blasa and being at her house for some parties, when I was little. I also remember the blanket she made for me when I got married. I'm sorry I can't be there but know that my prayers are with you.

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