The world was blessed with the birth of Deanna Marie Martinez on August 20, 1940 to Alfred Martinez and Anna Martinez in Las Vegas New Mexico. She had one brother Jerry. On Tuesday, March 15, 2022 with family by her bedside, Deanna passed away peacefully at Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican, San Martin Campus in Las Vegas NV.
She is survived by her 9 children: Laurie, Sheryl, Ralph Jr., Richard, Dianne, Robert, Maria, Ronald, Danielle. 17 Grand children and 7 Great Grand Children.
Deanna graduated from St. Pius High school on June 5, 1958. She was married to Ralph E. Gribben on June 7, 1958. She attended beauty school and went on to become a successful Entrepreneur who owned and operated a beauty salon for over 30 years. She retired in 2020 to serve the lord and her family.
Deanna spent time in multiple leadership roles in churches in California, Oregon, and Nevada.
Anyone who knew Deanna could see was a selfless person who served the Lord and was lovingly devoted to her family.
The funeral service will be at King David Memorial Chapel on March 20, 2022 at 9 am.