September 18, 1947 – January 12, 2021
Maria Elisa Martinez, 73, of Brownfield, Texas, passed away on January 12, 2021, surrounded by her children. She was born to parents Isidro and Santos Jacquez, on September 18, 1947, in Brownfield, Texas. She married Jesus, the Love of Her Life, in 1969, who precedes her in death.
Maria is survived by one son and four daughters. Jesus Jaime III and wife Eileen, Brenda Limon and husband Rudy, Kristy Morin, Vanessa Velasquez and husband Raul and Clarissa Huron and husband Manuel as well as 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Maria will be remembered as a big hearted, loving, affectionate, selfless woman who was loved by all who crossed paths with her. She lit up the room with her presence. Maria thought of everyone first before herself. She had a heart of gold and had a beautiful spirit & soul. She was a fighter and would do anything for her children and grandchildren. She was also a diehard Brownfield Cubs fan.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2021, from 10 am–8 pm with a Rosary at 6 pm at Brownfield Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be on Friday, January 15, 2021, at 10 am at Brownfield Cemetery. Maria will be laid to rest alongside her husband, Jesus. Their love for each other is a prime example of True and Everlasting Love.
