Diana "Nicha" Martinez, 88, died peacefully on December 13, 2018 with her family at her side. She was born on April 21, 1930 in Cedro, NM, she was married to Onesimo Martinez. They were blessed with two sons and five daughters who gave them many grandchildren.
Diana is preceded in death by her husband, Onesimo Martinez; daughter, Cecelia Padilla and son, Everett Martinez. She is survived by her son, Sonny Martinez (Leta), her daughters, Nancy Martinez, Barbara Umstead (Matt), Denise Anderson (Richard) and Geri Martinez (Mike), her brother Ernie Gonzales (Jean) and her sister Angie Gutierrez (Orlando). She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 11 great grand children.
Diana was a very devout Catholic who went to church every Sunday, come rain or shine never missing a service. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother grandmother and caregiver. She loved her family unconditionally and enjoyed having everyone together for all the Holidays. She cared for her elderly parents until their passing and then cared for her brother. She instilled strength, love and faith to her children. Diana made friends wherever she went making everyone feel comfortable and at home. She will be sorely missed, but is now in a better place with our Heavenly Father, watching over us.
Our Nana gained her wings when she left us.
A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday December 26, at 6:00PM at Holy Child Parish in Carnuel, NM. A Mass will be celebrated on Thursday December 27 at 10:00AM at Holy Child Parish in Carnuel, NM
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