Maria E Martinez was called home on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. She was born on January 27, 1967 to Zenaida Patricia Portugal in Los Angeles, CA. Maria was a graduate of the Downtown Business Magnet High School of Los Angeles. She was employed for ten years with Social Security Administration. Maria enjoyed spending quality time with her family and friends. She loved to dance and travel. Maria could light up a room with her sense of humor and quick wit. She was an amazing wife and loving mother.
Maria is survived by her husband of 25 years, Nicasio Martinez; two daughters, Valentina and Natalia Nicole Martinez; her sister, Cindy Pena; four brothers, Ignacio Cisneros, Victor Pena Jr., Simon and Salomon Pena. She was preceded in death by her sister Rosa. Maria has a host of nieces and nephews and many friends including her special friends that were dear to her: Lynn Young, Kim Chow, Nellie Izquerdo and Isabel Solis.
A funeral service will held at 12:00 pm, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10-12 prior to the service at the funeral home.
Service
12:00 AM
Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel - Directions
538 Tracy Grove Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Visitation
12:00 AM
Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel - Directions
538 Tracy Grove Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
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