Maxine V. Koretz

Maxine was known by all the kids in the neighborhood as "Mom". Her children and grandkids were her passion, from being a baseball coach in the 60's to loving her Diamondbacks today. There was always room at Mom's for more kids. Maxine loved it!

She worked at Texaco as shortstop manager for many years and was recognized as the "manager of the year" numerous times. She was a true American woman, dedicated to the American military way of life and serving in the US Marine Corps herself. She loved her country and always did her part to support her country, which carries on through her kids. God bless you Maxine and this beautiful country you gave so much for. Thank you.

Elvis would you please save a dance for Maxine? You will not be disappointed.

Maxine is survived by sister, Marilyn Lancelot of Phoenix, AZ; sons, Ronald A. Martin (Stephanie), Jerry "Butch" Koretz (Kelly), Larry Koretz (Sabina), all of Yuma, Donald Martin of Houston, TX; daughter, Terri Weidenbach of Prescott, AZ; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 6 nieces, nephews, and cousins. Maxine was preceded in death by son, James Martin; and brother, Harmon Holmquist.

Visitation will start at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2015, the Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Steve Bloomfield officiating at Johnson Mortuary, 1415 S. First Avenue, Yuma. Maxine's final resting place will be at Desert Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations can be made to the Yuma Veterans Fund c/o the Yuma Community Foundation or the Yuma Community Food Bank.

Pallbearers: Grandsons; Jason Martin; Brady Martin; Jeffrey Martin; Kaleb Martin; Jerry Lee Koretz Jr.; Lance Koretz; Chance Caragata; Chase Koretz; Quentin Koretz; Richard Mahan; Zachary Mahan; James Weidenbach.

Honorary Pallbearers: Jennifer Martin; Paula Martin; Joe Arnold; John Arnold; Barney Krull; Steve West; Jimmy Carr; Stacey Miles; Bobby Erxleben; Chuck Chapman.