Mrs. Sanjuana Rocha Martinez, age 80, of Dallas, Texas passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Sanjuana was born December 26, 1939 in Mexico. Sanjuana married Mr. Roberto Martinez, Sr. on October 1, 1955. To this union eight children were born. Sanjuana and Roberto were married for 64 years.
She leaves to cherished her memories: her loving husband of 64 years, Roberto Martinez, Sr; her devoted children and their spouses: Anita Gonzalez, Emma and Jose Zaragoza, Raquel and Hector Cabuto, Roberto Martinez, Jr. and Hilda Martinez and Marisela and Victor Zaragoza, Sr., and Julio and Beatrice Martinez, Araceli Martinez and Esmeralda Martinez.
Also she leaves 28 grandchildren, 54 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Also a host of nephews and nieces and cousins and other relatives that will greatly miss AMA!!
AMA!!! That’s what WE called her!!! You taught all of us the importance of family, and always being there for each other NO MATTER WHAT!! We will never forget the conversations, the advice, the unconditional love you gave to your kids, grandkids, great grandkids, and great great grandkids. You loved having family together. We will always remember you as loving, selfless, giving, always joking/pranking, and loving the holidays. We know, you’re no longer suffering, you’re reunited with your first born, parents, and your siblings. We will always LOVE YOU and definitely MISS YOU, you’re IRREPLACEABLE. Don’t forget her favorite saying, “Papa ready”! You are the MATRIARCH of our FAMILY!
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