Bertha G. Martinez

Bertha was a stay at home mother her earlier years. Shortly after she completed her GED, she quickly joined the workforce and had numerous jobs. At her last job, she worked in the Customer Service Patient Billing Department for the University Health System. A few of her hobbies were sewing, putting jigsaw puzzles together, playing Loteria Mexican bingo, and painting cascarones by hand with markers for Easter or Fiesta. Her true main hobby was gambling and made numerous casino trips to Las Vegas, Louisiana, and Eagle Pass. She was the most humorous person on earth and loved to make people laugh given the opportunity. There was never a dull boring moment when she was around. She also went all out and enjoyed hosting family birthday parties. She looked forward to gatherings with her Sidney Lanier High School Alumni members. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. She was a magnificent person and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents Leandro and Otilia Gonzales, her sister, Tillie G. Montoya. Bertha is survived by her husband, Reynaldo G. Acosta; sons, Richard C. Martinez Jr. and Daniel G. Martinez (wife: Angelica Maria); daughter, Bonnie Mahoney (husband: Shane); sister, Hope Garza; step brothers, Leandro M. Gonzales Jr. and Francisco M. Gonzales Sr.; step sisters, Blanca G. Martinez and Lucinda M. Gonzales; grandchildren, Melissa M. Favela, Savanna N. Torres (husband: Artie), Brian K. Mahoney, Crisalyn Mahoney, and Danielle Martinez; great-grandchildren, Gabriel Reynosa and Akio Mahoney; great-great-grandchildren, Gianna Reynosa and Gabriel Reynosa Jr., as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and dear friends.

MEMORIAL MASSTHURSDAY, APRIL 11, 202410:00 AMOUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SHRINE1321 EL PASO ST.SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78207

RECEPTION (Immediately Following Mass)VFW POST #89363001 GUADALUPE ST.SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78207

Mass will be led by Father Antonio from St. Leo the Great Catholic Church.