F. Martinez Elia

Elia F. Martinez, 93, of Avondale Arizona passed away peacefully on May 19, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 24, 1928 in Chandler, Arizona to Jesus Figueroa and Concepción Yrineo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel M. Martinez. Elia is survived by her children – Mary Hutchinson, Jesus Martinez, Linda Yaeger, Teresa DeSanti; seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; along with two sisters, one brother, many cousins, and close friends she considered family. Manuel and Elia started their lives in Northern California and moved to Litchfield Park, AZ in 1955, and then settled in Avondale, AZ where they raised their family. Elia was a hardworking, passionate figure of strength who never waned in her support or love of her family. She was the pillar of the family. She loved cooking, gardening, crocheting, music, dancing, taking care of her family and a good laugh over coffee with friends. Elia was known by her family as “The Umpire” because there was no winning a dispute with her. Before she passed, she told her children she dreamt she was dancing with the love of her life – Daddy. We know they’re dancing together now. Elia’s final words were: “I am so proud of my four children.”

WE LOVE YOU MORE.

Visitation will be held at Thompson Funeral Chapel on June 1, between 8:30am to 9:30am, located at 926 S. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear; Rosary at 9:45am – Mass at 10:30am at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, located at 13720 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale; and Mausoleum Interment at 12:30pm at Greenwood Memory Lawn located at 2300 W. Van Buren, Phoenix.