Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late John and Antonina (Rapoza) Frias she was a lifelong area resident. Mrs. Martins was the co-owner of the Flaming Steak House on Route 6 in Dartmouth.

She is survived by two sons, Daniel Martins and David Martins both of North Port, FL; a sister, Leonora Carvalho of Dartmouth; and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Liduina and Olivia Medeiros, Alice Sylvia and Frank and John Frias.

Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 10 am in St. Mary’s Church, 783 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth followed by burial in S. Dartmouth Cemetery, Elm St., Dartmouth. Arrangements are by WARING-SULLIVAN HOME at DARTMOUTH, 230 Russells Mills Rd., Dartmouth. For online tribute www.waring-sullivan.com