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Maria Martinez Obituary

Martinez, Maria S. "Marica" Age 87. Late of South Chicago. Raised in San Luis Potosi, MX and migrated to Chicago in 1948. Beloved wife of the late Jose E. "Chonito" Martinez; loving mother of Leti (Donald) Reyes, Humberto (Maria) Martinez, Lucy (Mark) Rybczynski, Mary (John) Ciszewski, John (Sandra) Martinez, Sally (late Don) Ambuehl, Victor (Linda) Martinez, Judy (Ed) Giron, and Carol (Don) Morrow; cherished grandmother of Lisa (John), Donna (Ivan), Marisa (David), Debra (Christopher), Melissa (fiancé Albert), Amy (Armando), JoseLuis, Katie, Michael, Steve, Stefani, Adam, Eric (Katie), Nicholas, Ashley, Lauren, John Michael, Matthew (Mary), Chris (Stephanie), Kyle, Marcus, Daniel, Lucas, and Jacob; dearest great-grandmother of 8; and great-great-grandmother of 4. Maria was a retired nurse technician from Advocate Trinity Hospital. Visitation Wednesday 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 8:45 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749 www.elmwoodchapel.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 21, 2014.

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Jessica Reyes

January 24, 2014

Love you Wita

January 22, 2014

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND HOLD YOU
CLOSE IT IS A BLESSING TO ME TO HAVE HAD MARIA AND JOSE AS LAWS TO MY SON JOHN
GOD BLESS PATRICK AND SUSIE CISZEWSKI
MAXWELL

January 22, 2014

So Sorry for the Lost of Your Grandmother. My prayers are with You and your Family.

Sharon ellison

January 22, 2014

So Sorry for the lost of Your Grandma. You and Your Family are in my Prayers!

Sharon Ellison

January 22, 2014

To the entire family, may God's grace and Love see you through your sorrow. She is your guardian Angel now?

My condolences to the Martinez family from Phoenix , AZ

Liz Bence-Ortega

January 22, 2014

Liz Bence-Ortega

January 22, 2014

To all the Martinez family especially Judy & John . I can 't put into words the grief you are going through. Know that I suffer with you my friends , my heart is in your presence. Your moms & dad were very special people. They were gifted with " True Love"' which was evident in the beautiful loving family that they raised. I will always be etched in my mind of the times I would wait for la Judy as she got ready for us to go out to the clubs. I would see your mom & dad dancing to music they had put on all by themselves. I always thought if I could be so lucky to find my true love like that. Now the happy couple is dancing in heaven with Jesus & my daddy playing the saxophone with his band, oh what a glorious sight it must be it makes me happy to know they're finally home in such a beautiful place. In. Your moments of sadness & grief please remember my words & let them bring a smile to your heart in your time of grief. I love you guys, you have always been a blended part of my family. God bless you & the rest of your family.

Rebecca Harris Faust

January 21, 2014

Sorry to hear about your loss.....pleased accept my sincere condolences
Faust Family

Demitria Wright

January 21, 2014

Bert, Debra, Christopher, and family, we offer our condolences on the loss of you precious mother and grandmother. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Keep her memory close to your hearts and you will always feel love.
Sincerely,
The Dickman Family

Ronda Ciszewski-Drago

January 21, 2014

My deepest sympathy to each and every one of you!!! May God give you strength and comfort in the days and weeks to come!! Much love to you all!!! xo

January 21, 2014

I would like to express my deepest condolences for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort in the words that "He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces."

Teodoro I & Rosalie Martinez

January 21, 2014

To the entire MARTINEZ Family,
CHILDREN, Grandchildren, Greatchildren, Great GreatGrandchildren. Please accept our deepest and heartfelt condolences, on your loss. May God give you strength during these difficult days and may you all be comforted by one another and the beautiful memories you shared with her.
We will always remember her with the laughter she shared with her Sister-in-laws and her beautiful spirit and kindess she showed to all.
Love, hugs, God Bless.

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