A Mass of Christian burial will be said on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 9:30 am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church with burial to follow in Resthaven Memorial Park, with Father Gerry Kenny officiating. Rosary will be said tonight at 7:30 pm at St John Neumann Catholic Church.
Hermelinda was born on October 1, 1922 in Mission, Texas to Alberto and Petra Diaz. She Married Pedro Martinez on February 20, 1944 in Mission, Texas. They moved to Lubbock in 1952, she was a Catholic and graduated from Catholic School. For 32 years, she and her husband owned the Mela Di’s shop in Idalou.
She is survived by five daughters; Theresa Cervantez (David) of Idalou, Linda Hilliard, Petra Garcia, Thelma Badillo (Mario) all of Lubbock and Maria Elena Garza of Temecula, CA,; two sons, Jose Luis (Irma) and Roberto Martinez both of Lubbock; 21 grandchildren,30 great grandchildren; 3 sisters and 2 brothers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Martinez; son, Pedro Jr., daughter, Rose Baiza, parents, and
2 siblings.
Condolences may be offered at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com
