In Memory Of
Rita Martinez
1939
2020
Rita Martinez
October 21, 1939 — February 23, 2020
Rita Mary Martinez; of Ordway, Colorado; passed away peacefully at age 80 on Sunday, February 23, 2020 in Denver, Colorado after succumbing to a second battle with lymphoma.
Rita was born in San Luis, Colorado, October 1939, the oldest daughter of Florindo and Julia Martinez who preceded her death. Mom grew up in Colorado, moved to California then Missouri and ultimately returned to her hometown of Ordway. Ordway is where she happily enjoyed the remaining years of her life living with her brother & "buddy" Mike while enjoying the company of her family.
Mom enjoyed walking, meeting new people, making new friendships, working in a garden, and playing the nickel slots machines when possible; but most important to her was being in the company of family and friends. Those that knew my mom; knew her to be a caring woman who was always there to help when she could.
Mom is survived by her son, Donald, Daughter in-law Sylvia, her pride and joy Grandson Ryan (Her Hee-Tee), her Sisters; Lydia, Concha, Kathy, her Brothers; Andrew, Mike, Sisto, and Adelmo. Mom's brothers Joseph, Frank and Pete preceded her death.
A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00pm, Friday March 13, 2020 at Newcomer – West Metro Chapel; 901 S. Sheridan Blvd. Lakewood, CO 80226. Flowers are welcome, however for those that would like to make a donation in lieu of, please make a donation to St. Therese Catholic School; 320 Goodnite Ave. Pueblo CO 81004. Church services will be held at 11:00am, Saturday March 14, 2020 at St. Peter Church; 905 Main St. Ordway, CO. followed by a private interment of ashes at Valley View Cemetery; Ordway, CO.
Mom we will miss you dearly. Our "Saint Rita" will forever be in our hearts.
Rita was born in San Luis, Colorado, October 1939, the oldest daughter of Florindo and Julia Martinez who preceded her death. Mom grew up in Colorado, moved to California then Missouri and ultimately returned to her hometown of Ordway. Ordway is where she happily enjoyed the remaining years of her life living with her brother & "buddy" Mike while enjoying the company of her family.
Mom enjoyed walking, meeting new people, making new friendships, working in a garden, and playing the nickel slots machines when possible; but most important to her was being in the company of family and friends. Those that knew my mom; knew her to be a caring woman who was always there to help when she could.
Mom is survived by her son, Donald, Daughter in-law Sylvia, her pride and joy Grandson Ryan (Her Hee-Tee), her Sisters; Lydia, Concha, Kathy, her Brothers; Andrew, Mike, Sisto, and Adelmo. Mom's brothers Joseph, Frank and Pete preceded her death.
A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00pm, Friday March 13, 2020 at Newcomer – West Metro Chapel; 901 S. Sheridan Blvd. Lakewood, CO 80226. Flowers are welcome, however for those that would like to make a donation in lieu of, please make a donation to St. Therese Catholic School; 320 Goodnite Ave. Pueblo CO 81004. Church services will be held at 11:00am, Saturday March 14, 2020 at St. Peter Church; 905 Main St. Ordway, CO. followed by a private interment of ashes at Valley View Cemetery; Ordway, CO.
Mom we will miss you dearly. Our "Saint Rita" will forever be in our hearts.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Service
Friday, March 13, 2020
Starts at 6:00 pm (Mountain time)
Newcomer - West Metro Chapel
Mass
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Starts at 11:00 am (Mountain time)
St. Peter Catholic Church
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