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On June 16, 2015, Carmen Ruiz Martinez, our beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, aunt, sister, and godmother became an angel. She graciously earned her wings while surrounded by her family, her books on saints, rosaries, and all the religious things she loved.
Carmen graced us in her own way; we all feel blessed for that. Now she is in God’s hands. Her gain is our greatest heartfelt loss. Our hearts are forever broken. Carmen was the “Best”. She lived her life worshipping the Lord. She loved her family, nieces, nephews, siblings, and grandson so much that she prayed a rosary every night for each family.
Carmen always took time to cook and bake for family and friends. She thrived on sharing meals while listening to all the latest news and activities. Her parting has left a huge void. We’re filled with remembered joys, family gatherings, her gifts and all that she shared in this life with us. She was always there when needed the most. Carmen followed the path our heavenly father chose for her. She entered eternal rest after lengthy cardiovascular and renal illness.
We love and miss you so very much – until we meet again in joyous reunion.
Carmen was preceded in death by her husband, Mike C. Martinez; her parents, Bartola J. Mares and Jose Maria Ruiz; her brothers, Jacinto Ruiz, Isaias Ruiz, Federico J. Ruiz, and Arnold J. Mares; her sister, Celia R. Acton; grandson, Pius M. Olmos; and her niece, Frances S. Ruiz.
Carmen is survived by her only daughter, Teresita R. Martinez-Olmos (Gilbert Michael) of Hayden; her brother, Oscar J. Ruiz of Winkelman; sisters-in-law, Rosie A. Mares of Tempe, Christina M. Armenta (George) of Kearny, Dolores M. Martinez of Sierra Vista, Susie M. Aguirre (Alfredo) of Dudleyville, and Alice M. Navarro of Tucson; one grandchild, Judas M. Olmos of Hayden; and her beloved pets, Otis, Rufus, Rusty and Jade.
Services for Mrs. Martinez were held Tuesday, June 23, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hayden. Visitation was at 9 a.m. and the Rosary was at 10. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery in Hayden.
Assisting the family: Lamont Mortuary of Globe.
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