Amelia Martinez, 95, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2011, to return home to her father in heaven. She was born on February 7, 1916 in Rosebud, TX to the late Guadalupe and Juanita Sandoval. Amelia lived all of her life in the Port Arthur and Nederland area where she was a seamstress for over 40 years. She and her husband, Valente Martinez, were the founders of LaSuprema Mexican Restaurant. Amelia was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Valente Martinez, and four brothers, Jack, Pete, Joe and Arthur Sandoval. Amelia is survived by her three sons and their wives: Jesse and Fran, Richard and Vicky, Roy and Ramona Martinez two sisters, Mary Trevino and Alice Estrada sisterinlaw: Georgia Sandoval six grandchildren: Stacey Martinez, Dara Biegert, Val Martinez, Remi Bryan, Jason Martinez, Brandi Ernst seven great grandchildren: Jarrod Bogan, Traci Bogan, Sterling Biegert, Cal Bryan, Lucy Martinez, Nico Martinez, William Ernst and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends.Funeral services will be held at Melancon39s Funeral Home , 1605 Avenue H, Nederland, at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, with Father David Placette of St. Charles Catholic Church, Nederland, officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves where with love and appreciation we lay our matriarch to rest. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the funeral home on Monday, July 18, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a Rosary at 6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Amelia39s name to the Julie Rogers Cancer Foundation or Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Condolences
Cindy Begneaud Brown
July 19, 2011
We lived next door to the Martinez family for many years when I was growing up. This precious family treated me as one of their own. This women had a heart like no other. She is surely rejoicing in heaven and her reward is surely great. We will see her again.You are all in our prayers.John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Julius Jeanie Cantu
July 19, 2011
To Roy and the rest of the Martinez family, our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you. Your Mom was a beautiful and friendly lady who never seem to meet a stranger. May God keep her close.
Susan Sauer
July 19, 2011
Jesse, Richard Roy... were very sorry to hear about the passing of Amelia. The countless times Lisa, Lora I spent playing at La Suprema were memorable. Shes in heaven dancing with V, Robert Sue again. We miss and love you all.
Roz And Tom Carter
July 18, 2011
Amelia was very beautiful and sweet woman. She will be missed by all.
Laurie, Ana And Antonio Lopez
July 18, 2011
We all have fond memories of Mrs. Martinez, especially our daughter Ana. We always spend time in Nederland during the summer, and Ana remembers looking out the window to see if Scooter was at Mrs. Martinez door. This would indicate that Mrs. Martinez was home and Ana could go over and play the organ with her. She was always very welcoming and we all enjoyed spending time with her. We will dearly miss her.
Buddy Sandra Spivey
July 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss.
Troy Premeaux
July 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Martinez family.Troy PremeauxMontrose Patient Advocates of Houston:
Tammie Dean
July 17, 2011
Uncle Roy and Aunt Moni: So very sorry to hear about your loss. I will never forget moma melia she was the most sweetest and kindset person to me , she will be so missed and will always be remebered in my heart.I love you all and i will be praying for you all. Love Tammie Dean Nobles
Lisa Stewart
July 17, 2011
Uncle Roy and Aunt Moni,I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Amelia. She was always so kind to me. She loved to tell stories about our family. The times I visited with her, I learned so much. She will be missed. We love you and will be praying for you all.
Joy And Danny Williams
July 17, 2011
Roy and the entire Martinez family, you have our deepest sympathy and prayers during your time of loss. Your Mother was a beautiful and fine lady that will not only be missed by her family but also by her many friends and customers.