Erma was born on September 9th, 1954 to Juan and Consuelo Garza in Sinton, TX. Erma was one of eleven brothers and sisters.
Erma moved to Arizona when she was two and grew up in the valley. Erma attended Phoenix Union High School. Erma began working at National Gypsum in 1978 until her retirement in 2019.
Erma devout Catholic and dedicated her life to her family and service. Erma volunteered in prison ministry, St. Vincient de Paul, religious education teacher and lead marriage preparation classes with her husband, Juan.
Erma is survived by her Husband, Juan F. Martínez, and two children, Yvonne Martinez-Gutierrez, and Michael A. Martinez, 4 grandchildren: Elyssa Martinez, Cianna Rivera, Dahlia Gutierrez, and Emilia Gutierrez and her brother and sisters Enrique Garza, Eloisa Garza, and Elva Garza.
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