Mary Ellen Martinez, 60, of Greeley, Colorado passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at her home. She was born April 15, 1961 in Greeley to Uaniel Martinez and Frances Lee Ayala. She was the oldest of 15 children.
Mary grew up in Greeley. She was a single mother and worked hard to take care of her kids. She loved to work, working as a CNA, bartender and at the beef plant.
Mary loved listening to music and dancing. She loved to be outside and smell the rain. She loved Sunday dinners with her family and enjoyed cooking for their get-togethers. She was stubborn, feisty and a jokester. She would brighten up a room and was a counselor to all and a best friend to many.
Above all, Mary loved spending time with her kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed laughing with her grandchildren (even when they were making jokes with her).
Mary is survived by her chlidren, Alfredo Martinez, Felicia Martinez, Nancy Wissar and Brenda Wissar; eight sisters; six brothers; 19 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mom and grandma.
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Stoddard Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Stoddard Funeral Home. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens.
