Frances Martinez “Grandma Kika”, 81, departed this life on July 28, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank Martinez; daughter, Ernestine (Lorraine) Romero;parents, Jose and Estella Alcon; son-in-laws, Rudy Calderon and Ron Romero. Survived by her daughters, Susie (Larry) Hernandez, Gloria (Jerry) Hernandez and Carmen Calderon; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She was the owner of Grandpappy’s Tavern, she enjoyed going to Cripple Creek, watching the Rockies, The Denver Bronco’s and watching her Spanish movies. She was a very loving person. Frances enjoyed spending quality time with her daughters and her grandchildren. Viewing 5-6 p.m., Thursday, August 2, 2012 followed by a Rosary Service at 6 p.m. at Imperial Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass 11 a.m., Friday, August 3, 2012 held at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens.
