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Martha Martinez Obituary

Martinez, Martha "Babe" age 74, lifelong of South Deering, beloved daughter of the late Lucio and late Pasquala Martinez, loving sister of late Carmen (late Raymond) Arias, Francisco (Mercedes) Martinez, late Olga (Mike) Garcia, Maria "Faye" (Carmen "Mel") Torres, late Herbert Martinez, and late Coni (Paul) Fritz, also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Retired employee of the Cook County Treasurers Office. Member of American Legion South Deering Post #1238 and the 8/40 Salon #220. Martha was a lifelong member of St. Kevin Church in South Deering serving as the Past-President of the Altar and Rosary Society, Past-President of the Guadalupanas and as a Eucharistic Minister. Visitation Wednesday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 9:15 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to St. Kevin Church, Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 25, 2010.

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Carmen Valdes

May 26, 2010

Dear Faye,
Sending you my love and deepest sympathy at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Albert (Nito) Cueller

May 25, 2010

Extended Martinez Family,

As a dear friend and So. Deering neighbor, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy and condolences at this time of great loss. My thoughts and prayers accompany Martha, on her return home to God.

May 25, 2010

Faye, sorry for your loss. We are unable to attend, but our thoughts and prayers are with you and Martha's family.

Joe and Esther Arredondo

Susan Vega

May 25, 2010

I am praying for your dear aunt and your family Rita. Warmest regards,

Sue

jennifer larson

May 25, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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