Stella was born in Palo Alto, California on September 20, 1946. She attended school in Mountain View and graduated in 1964. She worked for Kaiser Permanente for 40 years as the Operations Director of Member Services. She retired from Kaiser Permanente in 2009.
She enjoyed gardening and home improvement projects. One of Stella's favorite past times was watching the San Francisco 49ers and the Golden State Warriors. She also enjoyed going to casinos and playing the slot machines. She loved listening to music and dancing. Stella's greatest joy in life was her children and grandchildren. She was always helping her family and was the main connection to all of her siblings.
Stella was preceded in death by her parents Jose & Jesus Lira, and her brother, Manuel Lira.
Stella is survived by: son Christopher Robert Martinez; daughter Stephanie Martinez-Aldama; grandchildren Christopher Martinez, Ricardo Aldama, Lauren Martinez, and Ashley Aldama. And by her loving dog, Curry.
She is also survived by her siblings, Annie Ochoa, Nadine Homen, Philip Lira, Joe Lira, Esther Perez, Linda Hernandez, Josephine Sandoval, Elodee Gonzales, Richard Lira, and Olivia Lira
Services for Stella will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Lima Family Erickson Memorial Chapel, 710 Willow Street, San Jose, CA 95125, and again on Thursday, January 23, 2020, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
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