Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest “Neto” Carbajal of Chino, daughter Ernestine Hernandez of Beaumont, brother Enrique Martinez of Rialto, and sister Nieves Guzman of San Bernardino.
Esther is survived by her brother, Pete Martinez of Rialto, her children, Joe Avila (Ramona) of Rialto, Sylvia Valenzuela (Bernardo) of Chino, and Lorraine Romin (Tom) of Eastvale, 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 18 great-great grandchildren.
Esther was a seamstress in the garment industry for over 40 years.
Viewing will be held on March 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. at Draper Mortuary 811 North Mountain Avenue, Ontario. Funeral Mass on March 29 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church 12686 Central Avenue, Chino. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery 444 East Lexington Avenue, Pomona.
