Sara was born on July 21, 1947 to Jose and Celestina Plaza in Guanajuato Mexico. Growing up Sara was a singer and was nicknamed La Estrellita Del Sur.
Sara met her spouse in Corona, CA. She is preceded in death by her husband Louis M. Martinez. Sara and her husband of 47 years went on to have four children. Martha Castro of Arizona, Olivia Martinez, Louis Martinez, and Sara Cabrera, all of Riverside. Sara had 16 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Sara was number 5 of 13 siblings and is survived by 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Brothers Joe Plaza of Arizona, Robert Plaza, Johnny Plaza, and Martin Plaza, all of Riverside. Sisters Carmen Ruiz of Corona, Lupe Reyes and Dolores Farnsworth, both of Riverside, and Margie Plaza of Missouri.
Sara was very loved and she will be truly missed by all of her family and friends that were blessed to know her.
A visitation for Sara will be held Monday, May 13, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Mortuary, 11500 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92505. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 3760 N McKinley St, Corona, CA 92879. A committal service will occur Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Park and Mortuary, 11500 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92505.
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