She was born August 8, 1952 in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico to the late, Natividad and Teresa G. Dominguez.
Jose Luis Martinez won her heart after a persistent courtship of three years that spanned several cities, and they married on October 27, 1973 in Brownfield, Texas. They were married 47 years and built a beautiful, loving family of five. Emilia was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church where she served on the Altar Society. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was her family and friend's go-to person for advice, prayer, and listening ear. She was a master hostess and loved cooking for and entertaining her family and friends. Emilia was everyone's favorite Tia, and leaves a lasting impact on her many nieces and nephews. She was the matriarch of her large family and leaves behind so many happy memories, life lessons, and lasting legacies.
Emilia was preceded in death by her son, Rogelio "Roy" D. Martinez; her parents; siblings Dulces Hernandez, Gregoria Bueno, Manuel Dominguez, Jose Luis Dominguez and other family and friends.
Emilia is survived by her husband, Jose Luis; son, Ricardo Martinez and wife Cynthia Fourzán of Lubbock; daughter, Jacqueline Martinez of Lubbock; two granddaughters, Amaris Roy Martinez and Zól Fourzán Martinez, who were the light and joy of her life; brother, Ramon Dominguez of Brownfield; sisters, Inez Molina of Brownfield, Librada Rey of Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Luz Elena Dominguez of Lubbock and Pilar Navarro of Lubbock.
Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Resthaven’s Abbey Chapel. Live Stream will be on Resthaven’s Facebook. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Please visit www.resthavenfuneralhome.com for online tributes.
Emilia's family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Texas Home Health Hospice for their loving care and guidance since April of 2019.
