Juanita “Jennie” A. Martinez passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at the age of 89. She was born in Fort Garland, Colorado on January 11, 1929 to Atilano and Mary Hilda Aguilar.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Joe Martinez and son Eddie Martinez.

Jennie is survived by her children Wilma (Sam) Jones, Angie Martinez, Theresa Martinez, Robert Martinez, Tilano Martinez; brother-in-law John (Priscilla) Martinez; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great great-granchildren; siblings Adonice (Tina) Aguilar, Eva Roybal, Marcella Chacon, Mary Mondragon, Berlinda (Mike) Martinez, Orlando (Pauline) Aguilar and Tom (Tina) Aguilar.

A service to celebrate Jennie’s life was held at Olinger Chapel Hill on Thursday, November 1, 2018. Arrangements were by Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary & Cemetery.