Genevie was born on November 8, 1952 in Houston, Texas to Rosalie Garcia and Sam Ojeda. She was raised in Houston’s Historic 6th Ward District by her loving and devoted grand parents John and Eloise Gomez. She graduated from John H. Reagan High School in 1972. She then went on to enjoy a career in the Texas Public School system that lasted over 25 years.
She will be remembered by all for her beautiful smile and contagious laughter. Genevie cherished her family and friends.
She was a devoted wife, loving mother, doting grandmother, and loyal friend to many.
Genevie had a passion for reading, always adding more books to her ever-growing personal library. She also enjoyed traveling the country with her husband, family, and friends. In 2014 she and her devoted husband Ismael, began to enjoy the fruits of their labor when they retired and relocated to the Texas Hill Country. There they enjoyed the blissful tranquility of their surroundings and quickly established several cherished friendships. Nothing brought her more joy than having family and friends visit her at her beautiful home in the country.
Genevie is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 46 years Ismael O. Martinez Jr, Her adoring daughters April Martinez (Nathan Hernandez) Maricella Gatica (Jacob Gatica), her one and only beloved grandson Judah Jonathan Hernandez, and her siblings Alfred Senteno Jr, Sylvia De La Cruz, Deborah Gonzalez, Lisa Senteno, Lucinda Senteno, Martina Torres, and Domingo Ojeda.
She is preceded in death by her Mother Rosalie Senteno, her step father Alfred Senteno Sr., her Father Sam Ojeda, her grand parents John and Eloise Gomez, her brothers Larry Gomez, Richard Senteno, Anthony Senteno, her in laws Ismael and Esperanza Martinez, and her sister-in-law Rosario Molinar.
A visitation for Genevie will be held Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at American Heritage Funeral Home, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038. A rosary service will occur Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038. A funeral mass will occur Friday, February 26, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St Ignatius Loyola Catholic Community Church, 7810 Cypresswood Dr, Spring, TX 77379. A committal service will occur Friday, February 26, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AmericanHeritageFuneralHome.com for the Martinez family.
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