Martina was born January 31, 1931 in Houston, Texas to Cruz Rios and Maria Goriva. She was married to Guadalupe Arredondo, sr. She was proceeded in death by her husband Guadalupe sr., her parents, brothers Tacho, Frank and Jesse.
She is survived by her four children son Guadalupe Jr and wife Linda, daughter Sylvia Castro and husband Joe, daughter Jeannie Pena and husband Rudy, son Richard and wife Debbie.
Five grandchildren: Sandra Arredondo and fiancé Ramiro Sanmiguel Jr, Aundrea Dykes and husband Kelsey, Amanda Castro, Steven Segovia, Joseph Castro and fiancé Julissa Trevino.
Two great grandchildren Kaylee and Caden Dykes.
Martina loved her family unconditionally. Her greatest joy was spending time with family. She had many other cherished family members and friends. She welcomed everyone into her home with loving arms. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, watching the Houston Astros, playing dominoes and was an excellent cook. She was one who loved all pets and cared about the well-being of all animals.
Martina was loved by many and will be remembered for her kindness, humor and mild temperament. She made it a point to make you feel important and special, she loved fiercely and deeply.
She was and always will be immensely treasured by all.
A visitation for Martina will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Pasadena Funeral Home, 2203 PASADENA BLVD, PASADENA, TX 77502. A rosary will occur Tuesday, December 28, 2021 from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM, 2203 PASADENA BLVD, PASADENA, TX 77502. A funeral mass will occur Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at San Juan Diego Catholic Church, 3301 Pasadena Blvd, Pasadena, TX 77503. A graveside service will occur Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Grand View Memorial Park/Bethany Cemetery, 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX 77505.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.pasadenafuneralchapel.com for the Arredondo family.
PALLBEARERS
Steven SegoviaPallbearer
Joseph CastroPallbearer
Kelsey Dykes Pallbearer
Caden DykesPallbearer
Martin MartinezPallbearer
Ramiro Sanmiguel JrPallbearer
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