Elena Martinez Reyes, 91, our beloved mother was called to be with our Lord on March 16, 2021. Elena was born April 18, 1929, in Watsonville, California, one of eleven children, daughter to Roman Martinez and Maria De Jesus Barraza Martinez.
Elena was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Chelsea.
She is survived by her children, Victor, Cesar (wife) Sandy, Maria and Sandra Reyes; her grandchildren, Jennifer, Jason, Julian, Gabriel, and Lauren; her great grandchildren Trenton, Cayson, Jessa, her sister Irma M. Gijon and many nieces and nephews.
Elena was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was employed at The Popular Department Store for 30 years. Elena will be remembered for setting the example of dedication of family and friends. She will be remembered for always having a kind word to say and embraced life with grace. Her memory will live on in all who knew her.
Visitation will be from 4-8pm, Rosary at 6pm, Monday, March 22, at Funeraria Del Angel Central, 3839 Montana Ave. Funeral Mass will be held at 11am Tuesday, March 23, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 2709 Alabama followed by graveside service at 12:30pm at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. The Rosary will be livestreamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/fdacentral/
