She will be remembered as an adventurous, brave, hard-working, and deeply thoughtful woman whose resilience and loving spirit shaped the lives of everyone who knew her. She devoted her life to her family and carried herself with quiet strength, generosity, and unwavering love.
She is survived by her sister, Norma Villanueva Robinson; her daughters, Debbi Loya (Joe), Deana Delgado, and Elizabeth Contreras; cherished seven grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gilberto Martinez; her daughter, Sandy Villarreal; and her son, Raul Contreras Jr.
Her family takes comfort in knowing she is reunited with her loved ones who went before her. She will be forever missed and lovingly remembered by all whose lives she touched.