Rosalyn Martinez Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rosalyn Martinez, 80, of Lubbock, Texas passed away May 12, 2022. Rosalyn was born March 12, 1942, in Monterey, Mexico to Alejo and Maria Ibarra. Rosalyn started her life's journey by marrying her one true love Esteban Martinez Jr on April 7, 1967. She then became a superhero mom working as a seamstress making wedding gowns and caring for her two children. She then continued education and career by taking a position with the American Red Cross as the Emergency Service Director for Lubbock County. After a 10-year commitment to the Red Cross, she then moved on to be the Homeland Security Planner for South Plains Association of Government, where she excelled and was giving the opportunity to go to The White House not once but twice. After many wonderful years in her career, she then decided to retire and focus on her passion and dedication to the church. She had such a great love for God, she would volunteer her time by playing the piano as part of the worship team and assisted with the children's ministry. Rosalyn was the foundation of her family, having everyone gather at her house for every special occasion, and always had so many great friends. She always presented herself with the utmost highest standard, and had a strong passion for helping people, and making sure everyone felt loved. Loved ones include daughter Cecilia Ramirez (Jessie Ray) of Lubbock; Son Marco Martinez (Melinda) of Floydada, Tx; 9 grandchildren, Stephanie Cruz, Franchesca Martinez, Michael Melendez, Kimberly Martinez, Marco Martinez Jr, Joshua Martinez, Erin Gonzalez, Eric Gonzalez, Eli Gonzales-Martinez and 7 great grandchildren Josiah Servin, Lindzy Hughes, Alyssa Hughes, Izabella Aguirre, Izayah Martinez, Giovanni Melendez, and finally Alexei Chandler. Two surviving sisters and one brother Alberto Ibarra of Weslaco, Tx; Eva Marroquin of Pasadena, Tx and Adelina I Gonzales of Lubbock, Tx. Preceded in death by Esteban Martinez, Jr. (Spouse) Alejo and Maria Ibarra (parents); Margarita Valdez (sister) and Frances I Hernandez (sister) A celebration of her life will be 3:00 PM Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Sanders Funeral Home with Tommy Murillo officiating. Please Celebrate the life of Rosalyn by visiting www.sanderfuneralhome.com

Rosalyn Martinez

March 12, 1942 - May 12, 2022