Graciela G. Martinez, 91, joined our Lord in his heavenly kingdom on Monday, January 20, 2025.
She was an extraordinary woman, grounded in faith and blessed with a heart full of love. Her nature was kind, compassionate and genuine. She radiated love and happiness through her smile. Her joyful spirit brought warmth and light to everyone around her. She devoted her life to her family and her Catholic faith.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bruno H. Martinez; her parents, Antonio and Sofia Gonzalez; and her siblings, Olivia (Edwin+) Centeno, Aurora Gonzalez, and Armando Roberto (Alma+) Gonzalez.
For over 30 years, Graciela dedicated her professional life to The Laredo National Bank. In her retirement, she devoted her time to volunteering at San Luis Rey Catholic Church and the Laredo Medical Center Auxiliary.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Gracie (Dr. Carlos N.) Hornedo, Adriana (Carlos A.) Martinez, and Jose Antonio (Margo) Martinez. She will be missed by her grandchildren: Cristina (Bernardo) de la Garza, Carlos (Darrian) Hornedo IV, Alexander N. Hornedo, Nicolas D. Martinez, Isabella A. Martinez, Gabriel A. Martinez, and Gavin A. Martinez; and her great-grandchildren: Milan Bernardo de la Garza and Emilia Arabella Hornedo.
She is also survived by her sisters, Zulema (Oscar+) Chavez and Esperanza (Jose Luis+) Flores, as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
The family extends their gratitude to her caregivers: Estela, Coco, Isabel, Raquel, Carla, Lupita, Maricela and Sylvia for their unwavering care, love, and compassion to our mother.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Ministries of Laredo (2500 Zacatecas St., 78046 or www.mercyhealthfoundation.net/communities/mercy-clinic-laredo).
The family will be receiving condolences on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 10:00 am at San Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 1704 Sandman St., Laredo, Texas 78041. Family is encouraging those attending to meet at the church.
A private Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the family plot of the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr., Laredo, Texas 78041, (956) 723-3611.
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