Acela M. Martinez, 93, died surrounded by her family and joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on, February 5, 2021.
Acela was born in San Ygnacio, Texas on September 9, 1927 to Alberto and Guadalupe Martinez. She moved to Laredo along with her brother Adrian in the 1940’s to attend school. Acela graduated from Martin High School in May of 1948 and remained in Laredo to care for her brother. Acela married Rodolfo Martinez, on April 22, 1956.
Acela and Rodolfo had three children: Blas Alberto, Angelica Acela, and Rodolfo Jr.
Acela’s loving spirit knew no bounds. She was a devoted wife and sister, loving mother, proud grandmother, and great grandmother. Acela was a woman who was much respected and was proud of her family heritage as being a direct descendant of Proceso Martinez from San Ygnacio, Texas. Relatives and friends would come to her for any questions on the Martinez Family tree. The family will miss her great cooking as she always made sure at family gatherings her children, grandchildren, and even great grandchildren ate their favorites. From tamales, cabrito in sangre, capirotada to a simple cake she would make with the frosting always from scratch, and pineapple or pecan empanadas.
She was preceded in death by her husband Rodolfo Martinez, her parents, Alberto and Guadalupe Martinez, grandson Gerardo Dominico Sanchez and sister Adelfa (Rodolfo) Espinoza; her in-laws, Blas and Elvira Martinez, Roberto (Hilda) Martinez, Maria Elena Martinez.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Blas Alberto (Maria Elena) Martinez, Angelica Acela (Gerardo) Sanchez, Rodolfo Martinez, Jr. (Dinorah). Grandchildren Rebecca (David) Cabello, Blas Alberto Martínez Jr., José Alberto Sánchez, Christina Acela Sánchez, Alejandra Martínez, Lorena Martínez and Verónica Martínez. Great grandchildren Roselynn Reyes, Kristian Reyes Jr., Blas Alberto Martinez III; brother, Adrian Martinez and sisters-in-law, Elvira (Alejandro) Gutierrez and Manuela (Ernesto +) Barton.
Pallbearers will be – Blas Alberto Martinez, Gerardo Sanchez, Rodolfo Martinez Jr. Rebecca M. Cabello, Blas Alberto Martínez Jr., José Alberto Sánchez, Alejandra Martínez and Roselynn Reyes.
Honorary pallbearers will be – Christina Acela Sanchez, Lorena Martinez and Veronica Martinez, Kristian Reyes Jr., Blas Alberto Martinez III.
The family would like to extend their most heartfelt gratitude to her caregivers, Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez Ramirez, Blanca Delgado Puente, Christy Puente Reyes and Soyla Martinez Flores.
21 thoughts on “ACELA M. MARTINEZ”
Our prayers and sincere condolences to the Martínez Family, may Mrs. Martínez Rest In Eternal Peace and may perpetual light shine upon her always and God bless her family with peace and comfort 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Our most sincerest condolences. Our prayers for your family. She was a wonderful lady. May she Rest In Peace.
My deepest condolences to the Martinez and Sanchez families on the loss of your beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. I will always remember Mrs. Martinez as a quiet, humble and loving woman. May she rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon her.
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Martinez Family. It is so hard to let go of someone like Acela who gave you all so much to remember. She will always live in your hearts never to be forgotten. May she Rest in Eternal Peace and may the comfort of God help you through this difficult time. Virginia Tijerina Coe & Family
Our prayers and sincere condolences to the Martinez and Sanchez family. May the Good Lord give you strength in this difficult time and may she rest in peace Amen
Our prayers and sincere condolences to the Martinez and Sanchez family. May the Good Lord give you strength in this difficult time and may she rest in peace Amen
Our deepest sympathy for the Martinez and Sanchez family May the Good Lord give you the strength in this difficult time and May she enter the Glory of God Amen
Blas, Angie, and Rudy and families,
Please receive my most heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mom. She will always be remembered as the kind, friendly person she always was. Please celebrate her life and all the precious memories to be cherished by all. My prayers are with you all, and may God help you through the difficult times.
Francisco (Tio Pancho) Martinez
A mother’s love is always with her children. Losing a mother it’s one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring, and her wisdom live on like a legacy of love that will always be with you. May that love surround you now and bring you peace at this difficult moment in your lives.” My deepest condolences!
Deepest heartfelt condolences from your friends at the River Pierce Foundation in San Ygnacio. At last Mrs. Martinez is reunited with her husband in eternal rest.
A mother’s love is always with her children. Losing a mother it’s one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring, and her wisdom live on like a legacy of love that will always be with you. May that love surround you now and bring you peace at this difficult moment in your lives.” My deepest condolences!
May God’s love surround your families and may you receive the Lord’s spiritual and
corporal grace during this excruciating trial. I present my most sincere condolences
and may your very special mother have eternal rest.
Our deepest condolences to the Martinez family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. With love,
Elva M. Elizondo and family
We send you our deep and sincere condolences to all the Martinez family. We pray for her loved ones peace and comfort during this time of sorrow; knowing that she rests in peace in heaven with our heavenly father, in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ and our Blessed Mother Mary ❤
Adrian, Blas and all the Martinez family
Our deepest condolences from the family of Ricardo A. Uribe(+). We have beautiful memories of times spent with Acela, Adrian, and Blas. May she rest in peace.
Maria Luisa N. Uribe
We were very saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Martinez. May she rest in peace, and may your memories of her bring you comfort. May the good Lord bless you and console you, as only He can.
My sincere condolences over the loss of dear Acela, you mother, grandmother, sister. It was my honor to know her and to learn from her, especially her pleasant, cheerful, decent personality. May dear Acela enjoy eternal peace.
Cecilia Garza
Please accept our most heartfelt condolences on the loss of such a loving and lovable matriarch. We treasure the many memories we share of her and wish the family a peaceful acceptance as we keep her alive in our hearts. Wishing the family many blessings always.
My sincere condolences to the martinez family. May she rest in peace
My deepest condolences to the family of My aunt Acela Martinez she was a lovely and sweet lady. May She Rest In Peace 🙏🙏🙏
My most sincere condolences to Rudy and family 🙏🏼 May she Rest In Peace 🙏🏼🌹