Martha S. Varela

Martha was born on November 14, 1961 in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico. She was an accomplished student and went on to study Chemical Engineering at Universidad Veracruzana where she graduated in 1986.

Martha met her husband, Marco, in 1987 and they married in 1990. After moving to Houston, TX she worked for Sterile Recoveries Inc for a number of years.

When Martha got pregnant with her first child, she decided to dedicate her life to being a fantastic and wonderful mother. Martha excelled at raising her children and supported them through many passions and difficulties of their lives. She loved to talk, listen to music, dance and laugh and had an incredible ability to reach people and make friends.

In 2005 Martha was awarded with President's Volunteer Service Award for her outstanding volunteer contributions in community service.

In 2011 she was diagnosed with breast cancer and endured a long treatment.

Martha is survived by her husband Marco, her three children Janet Maritza, 24, Mark Steven, 22, and Jennifer Karina, 20, her brother Francisco, and sisters Maria del Carmen and Maria de la Paz. She was preceded in death by her father, Francisco Santos and her mother Maria de la Paz Grajeda.

She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, neighbors, and all who knew her. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.

Mami, Mom, Ma, we will love you forever.