Doña Zoila Martinez was born on June 28, 1934 to the late Romalda Flores and Juan Fernandez. She departed this life and transitioned to heaven on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 86. She leaves to cherish her wonderful memories, her husband, (Pablo Martinez); one daughter (Yaneth Martinez); one son (Pablo Martinez); two sisters (Lucina and Petrona Fernandez); and four brothers (Prudensio Fernandez; predeceased (Cano, Nasario, and Johnnie Fernandez). Also survived by eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Celebration of life service honoring Doña Zoila Martinez will be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUBERAL HOME, St. Bernard Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St; Chalmette, LA 70043 on October 24, 2020. Public visitation will be from 9 AM to 11AM, and services will be held from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Funeral reception will be held at Conquering Word Christian Academy, 8801 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70127. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask and practice social distancing.