Maria Lucia Martinez Bravo passed away after a brief illness on April 26, 2023, just short of her 105th birthday. She is deeply mourned by her nieces and nephews in Houston, Mexico, and Austria. Lucia was born in Houston, Texas, on May 10, 1918, and was preceded in death by her parents Ignacio Martinez and Socorro Bravo, as well as her 5 siblings and 6 half siblings.
She was raised in Valle de Santiago, Guanajuato, Mexico until her return to Houston in the 1950’s. She retired from the University of Houston Central Campus, Student Center’s maintenance department in the late 70’s where she was much appreciated by her coworkers, supervisors, and students not only for her work ethic, but also especially loved for her cheerful personality. She spent her retirement years in Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico during which time she was also able to enjoy traveling throughout Europe, the United States, and Mexico. She returned to Houston in her final years to be cared for by her nieces in Houston until her death.
A public visitation for Lucia will be held Monday, May 1, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023. A rosary will occur Monday, May 1, 2023 from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023. A funeral service will occur Monday, May 1, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023. A graveside will occur Monday, May 1, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkLawndaleFH.com for the Martinez family.
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