Emma Martinez

Emma was born in Loving, NM, then moved to El Paso, TX, where she met the love of her life. the late Ruben Martinez Sr. and were married in 1962.

They were the Co-Founders of Ruben's Mobile Service, where she was the secretary and bookkeeper for many years, she then retired to enjoy her remaining years as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Emma is predeceased by her parents Mauro and Ramona Hernandez, her siblings, Betty Bernal, Bobby Hernandez, Lidia Parker and grandson Martin Martinez Jr.

She is survived by her children, Martin Martinez (Yolanda), Ruben Martinez Jr. (Angelica), Irma Martinez, Gloria Martinez and Linda Cantu (Oscar). Her grandchildren Deirdre Sandate (Gonzalo), Mark Martinez (Clare), David "DJ" Flores (Amanda), and Cynthia Martinez (Frank). Her great-grandchildren Rubian Martinez, Madalyn Sandate, Gonzalo-Martin Sandate, Penelope Sandate, Francis Sandate, Adrian Sias, Zachary Martinez and honorary grandbaby Bella.

A visitation for Emma will be held Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a vigil at Crestview Funeral Home, 1462 North Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, TX 79936. A vigil will occur Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM, 1462 North Zaragoza Rd., El Paso, Texas 79936. A funeral mass will occur Friday, January 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM, at San Antonio Catholic Church, 503 Hunter Dr, El Paso, Texas 79915. A graveside service will follow at 11:30 AM, at Mount Carmel Cemetery, 401 S Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, Texas 79907.