Rachel Ruth Martinez, age 82, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024. She was born in Denver Colorado on November 28, 1941 to her parents Albanita Gallegos and Richard Gomez. In 1956 she married her beloved spouse William Martinez. Together they shared four children, Gilbert, Theresa, Mitchell, Kenneth.
She will be remembered by serving the Lord and teaching Sunday School through the Catholic Church. She was very involved and served the community continuously in her Catholic Faith. She served for many years as a prayer warrior, three words to describe her would be Servant Of All. Her family will also remember her by her amazing cooking. She made the best mexican hamburgers and enchiladas. She was a homemaker and dedicated her life to her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Rachel is survived by her beloved spouse, William John Martinez, Theresa (Edward), Daughter in-law Sue Rocha, Kenneth (Julie), Mitchell (Candy), Sister Dolores Bargas, she is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rachel is preceded in death by her son Gilbert Martinez, Her parents Albanita Gallegos and Richard Gomez.
A visitation for Rachel will be held Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery, 10201 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229. A funeral service will occur Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 10201 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229. A graveside service will occur Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM, 10201 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229.
Serving as pallbearers are Kenneth Martinez Jr., Frank Valenzuela , Lloyd Gomez , Kevin Gomez , Roman Bargas, James Martinez, Ken Martinez and Harley Romero.
