Luz Elena Martinez, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2016 surrounded by her loved ones. Luz Elena is survived by her Children: Benny (Arlene), Rose (Alex), Sandra (Jesus), Sergio (Ruby), Erick (Carrie), Brother: Manuel, Sisters: Irma, and Juanita, and 12 Grandchildren. Rest In Peace…MOM. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 from 5:00 to 9:00pm at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with a Vigil at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church at 9:15 am with Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.