Laura Sanchez Martinez

LAURA SANCHEZ MARTINEZ

January 13, 1933 – April 12, 2020

Laura Sanchez Martinez, 87, went to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. Surrounded by her loving family at her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez, daughter and son in law Barbara and Ronald Goodman, parents Jose M. and Herminia L. Sanchez, in laws Roque J. and Evelia Martinez, brothers in law Roque Jr, David and Alberto Martinez and sister in law Maria Teresa M. Gonzaba.

She is survived by her son Eddie (Dolores) Martinez, Jr., daughters: Laura (Francisco) Garcia, Mary (Esteban) Ayala, Patricia (Temple) Allen, Anna Cristina (Manuel) Tamez; brother: Jose M. (Irma) Sanchez; sisters: Dora (James +) Massey and Diana (Clyde +) Kitchens; brother-in-law: Carlos Martinez; sister’s-in-law: Sylvia M. (Ruben) Olvera, Sylvia and Cristina Martinez; grandchildren: Francisco (Virginia), Max, Eduardo (Carrie) Garcia, Jennie (Rudy Gaona) Goodman, Michelle (Ramiro) Madrigal, Steven (Ema) Ayala and Robert Ayala, Austin Allen, Ramiro and Anissa Tamez, Eddie and Monica Martinez; great-grandchildren: Ashley, Analee & Jocelyn, Nathan Garcia, Jacob Brissey, Rylee and Ryan Gaona, Ramiro, Raymond, Rosalie and Robert Madrigal and Alia Ayala, Daniel Garza; great-great grandson: Silas Fairman.

During this time, we ask that you lift us up in prayer.

A Private funeral will be held by the immediate family.

Pallbearers will be: Steven Ayala, Robert Ayala, Ryan Gaona, Ramiro Madrigal Jr., Raymond Madrigal, Ramiro Tamez, Austin Allen, and Eduardo Martinez III.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Francisco Garcia, Max Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, and Robert Madrigal.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 719 Loring at Cortez, Laredo, Texas 78040; (956)722-0001.