Martha Miller Martinez

Martha Margaret Miller Martinez loving wife, mother, sister, and best friend, of Elgin, TX, passed away on February 13, 2005, at the age of 44 years, after a courageous battle with cancer. Martha was a fifth generation Texan born and raised in the Austin area. She was born on June 7, 1960 to Jerry and Harry Miller of Austin. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry D. Miller and grandson, Jacob Lara Daniel. Martha is survived by her best friend, soul mate and loving husband, Felipe Martinez, of Elgin. Also, her beautiful daughters, Alicia Lara and Brandy Hendrix; grandsons, Tyler Lara and Jaden Lara Daniel; sisters, Maxine White, of Austin, Madeline Roberts and husband Robert, of Elgin, Marilyn Miller, of Round Rock; and brother, Garland Miller and wife Bernadine, of Elgin; numerous nieces, nephews, as well as other family members and best friends, Lolita Lara-Garcia and Janette Layton, and many other wonderful friends. Martha worked for the City of Austin for 19 years in Municipal Court and Austin Energy divisions until her retirement in 2002. Her straight forwardness, humor, and most of all her courage and strength she showed family and friends during her 2+ year struggle with cancer, will forever leave an imprint on the hearts of all who knew and came into contact with her. The family wishes to express thanks and gratitude to Dr. Jerry Fain and all of his staff at Southwest Cancer Center, the staff of 7th floor at Seton Hospital, as well as the staff at Hospice Austin, Christopher House, for their loving care and support given to Martha. A special thanks to all the many wonderful friends who prayed and stood beside her during her illness and hospital stays. Sincere heartfelt thanks to Father Richard Tijerina, Father Bud Roland, and Father Albert Laforet, of St. Mary’s Cathedral Serving as pallbearers will be Garland Miller, Jr., Chris White, Daniel White, Spencer Bair, Ricky Woelfe, and TC Hendrix. “Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep” Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow; I am the diamond glint on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain; I am the gentle autumn rain. When you waken in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight. I am the soft starlight at night. Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there, I do not sleep. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there, I did not die. Author: Mary Frye “What God has taken us to, God will take us through.” The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 15 at the funeral home. The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be said for Martha at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at St. Mary’s Cathedral with burial following at Assumption Cemetery. Memorials and guestbook online at wcfish.com