Diana Eva Martinez, 38, of Goodyear, AZ died October 7, 2015 in Phoenix, AZ. Diana was born November 14, 1976 in Chicago, IL to Antonio and Betty Martinez.
Diana graduated from Washington High School and completed one year of college at Pulaski Community College. She tutored kindergarten and first grade students as a volunteer in local schools. She worked tirelessly for Maumelle Friends of Animals by fundraising and working with adoption programs. She also spent a great deal of time helping to care for her nieces and nephews.
Diana is survived by her mother Betty Martinez; her step-father Lewis Kessell ; three sisters, Tammy Martinez, Lisa Martinez and Shaye Maze; and her brother Antonio Martinez. She was preceded in death by her father Antonio Martinez, her sister Tina Shatley and her grandparents. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, October 12, 2015 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338.
