April 11, 1928 – July 25, 2011
Mrs. Rose Irene Martinez, a life-long resident of Merced passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Merced on July 25, 2011.
Rose was born to Miguel and Maria Fernandez in Merced, California on April 11, 1928. She enjoyed sewing, shopping, completing word searches, cooking, and traveling. She was a life-long member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband; Joseph C. Martinez; son, Joseph M. Martinez; and brother, Joe Fernandez.
She is survived by her children, Lorraine Rodenbaugh, Delores Spicer, Henry Martinez, Paul Dennis Martinez, and Jeff M. Martinez; sisters, Angie Villarrial and Betty Perales; 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home. Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Merced. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, Merced, CA.
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