Petra was born to Trinidad and Juanita Anguiano Castillo on August 8, 1929. She had 2 brothers, Santiago Castillo and Trinidad Castillo Jr. And 1 sister Trina Moreno.
Petra married the love of her life Jose V Martinez on April 17, 1949. They were blessed with 8 wonderful children: Rosita, Robert, Dora, Luis, Mario, Yolanda, Juan and Phillip.
Petra dedicated her life to her family. She always put family first. For many years she cooked homemade meals to feed her loved ones. She was a devout Catholic. Her religion was very important to her. She prayed for her family everyday. Some of her hobbies included gardening and going to the casino. She loved spending time with her family and hosting her loved ones during the holidays at her house.
Petra passed away peacefully at home with family by her side. Thank you to the wonderful Bakersfield Community Hospice staff. Our family is grateful for your loving care, kindness and concern for and to our mother/grandma and our family. Your attention to her needs greatly assisted in her peaceful transition and gave comfort to all of us.
Petra was a beacon of love and light to her family. She was loved so very much and will be dearly missed.
Petra was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jose V Martinez and beloved son Luis A Martinez.
Petra is survived by her daughter Rosita and son-in-law David May; her son Robert Martinez; her daughter Dora and son-in-law Francisco Aceves; her son Mario and daughter-in-law Linda Martinez; her daughter Yolanda and son-in-law Michael Manzano; her son Juan Martinez; and her son Phillip and daughter-in-law Donna Martinez.
Also survived by her grandchildren: Michelle May-Hale, David May Jr, Amy (May) Hawkins, Abel Martinez, Alex Aceves, Cisco Aceves, Daniel Aceves, Isaac Aceves, David Martinez, Angie Armstrong, Kimberly Martinez, Stephen Martinez, Rosina Navarro, Andrea Carrillo, Eva Martinez, Mario Martinez Jr, Julian Martinez, Vincent Martinez, Jared Martinez, Phillip Martinez Jr, Samantha Martinez and Anthony Martinez. As well as numerous great-grandchildren.
A wake for Petra will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Hillcrest, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A catholic service of the word will occur Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A rite of committal will occur Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306.
Serving as pallbearers are Robert Martinez, Phillip Martinez Sr, Phillip Martinez Jr, Anthony Martinez, Alex Aceves, Cisco Aceves, Jared Martinez and Vincent Martinez.
