Maria A. Martinez, 64, of Avondale, died April 24, 2013. She was born on September 10, 1948 in Texas to Anestacio and Jesusa M. Arredondo. She is survived by her partner of 26 years, Jose and her daughters Mary Ellen, Estella, Rachel, Yolanda, Lupita, AnnaLisa; sons Jesus, Robert, Alfredo, Iran, Alex; sisters Paula, Celia, brothers Victor, Andres, Pete, Tony, Anestacio; 28 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Juan, Camilo and Teofilo. A funeral service will be held at 1pm on Thursday, May 2nd at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd in Goodyear. Condolences can be sent to www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear.