Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved grandmother, Lucila Martinez, 93, of Brownsville, TX. She was a mother, grandmother, and friend whom entered into eternal rest on July 29th, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Veracruz, Mexico on September 28, 1931.
She is preceded in death by her husband Mauro Martinez, and her daughter Carmina Martinez.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Romelia Garza (Arturo Garza+), her granddaughters Miriam Gabriela Garza, Marcela Garza, Jessica De Luna (Jay De Luna) and her great granddaughter Janelle De Luna. She will be greatly missed.
Lucila was a vibrant woman with a passion for knitting, crocheting and oil painting. She was known for being a steel magnolia; she had a very quick-witted humor. A lively laugh and made the best gorditas ever. Her love for her family was boundless, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Visitation is scheduled at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, August 4th, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00pm. The chapel opens at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 5 th , 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Interment is to follow at 10:00am to Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Services are under the guidance of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Crematory & Flower Shop. 657 Springmart Blvd., Brownsville, Texas. (956) 350-8485
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