Frances I Martinez
June 12, 2020
Frances I. Martinez 77, died June 12,
2020 at Newton Medical Center. She was born October 23, 1942 in
Florence, Kansas to Carlos T. and Sarah (Rodriguez) Saenz Sr. On
October 22, 1960 she married Michael R. Martinez in Florence and he
preceded her in death on November 2, 2004.
Frances worked over 30 years at the
former Peabody Memorial Nursing Home where she was a laundry aide and
housekeeper.
She was a member of Holy Family
Catholic Church in Florence.
Traveling to Branson was looked forward
to by Frances. She could also be found embroidering and doing crafts
or watching ice hockey. One of her favorite past times was spending
time in the casino. She was a social butterfly and enjoyed keeping
up with people and events in Peabody and enjoyed a cup of coffee with
her friends. Her greatest joy was her family and she looked forward
to following her grandkids events and spending time with her loving
family.
She is survived by sons David (Cyndi)
Martinez and Paul (Melinda) Martinez; daughters Paula (Scott) Harris,
Rebecca (Robert Jr.) Rablin and Sarah (Jeremy Sr.) Sears; brothers
Carlos (Cheryl) Saenz Jr. and Fred Saenz. Frances is also survived
by 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was excitedly
expecting 2 new great grandchildren in July.
Frances is preceded in death by her
parents, husband, daughter Charlene Garcia and 2 grandchildren and 3
great grandchildren.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions a Memorial
Mass will be scheduled at a later date at the Holy Family Catholic
Church in Florence with Father Brian Bebak celebrant. Interment will
be in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Florence. [Peabody]
Memorial may be made to Peabody Senior
Center –Meals on Wheels program or Peabody Food Bank in care of
Petersen Funeral Home
