Alba (Vallejo) Martins was born to Narcisa (Manríque) Vallejo and Fernando Vallejo on July 16/25, 1951 in Cali, Colombia. At the age of 21 she left her homeland with the goal of a better future for her and her family. She moved to Elizabeth,, NJ where she met and married the father of her two children Kenneth Quintana and Karen Quintana. On December 29, 2000 she remarried her loving husband Joao Martins. Alba was a loving mother, wife, sister, aunt, and a caring friend. However when it came to her grandchildren she was an amazing grandmother. Every event was a cause of celebration but the holidays were by far her favorite time of year. Alba looked forward to cooking and having a house full of loved ones to see, feed, and celebrate every occasion. Christmas decorating started as soon as November hit. She loved going to the beach with a car-full of kids, cooking and gardening but most of all she loved spending time and caring for her grandkids. She was kind hearted and loved to help those in need.
She is survived by her husband Joao Martins, son Kenneth Quintana (Isabel Pinzon Quintana) loving daughter Karen Quintana. Grandchildren Julian Quintana, Cristina Quintana, Katalina Pretell. Loving niece Veronica Morales, nephews, sisters and brothers. She will be deeply missed. She would love to be remembered with joy, laughter and happiness of fond memories created.
Mami, 💔 All the flowers in the garden will never compare to the beauty of her your Soul.
A visitation for Alba will be held Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home, 2124 East Saint George Ave, Linden. A prayer service will begin at 4:30 PM. Cremation will be held privately.
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Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.krowickifuneralhome.com for the Martins family.
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