Rosa Martinez

Springfield – Rosa (Perez) Martinez, 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. She was a long time Springfield resident and a member for forty years of the South Spanish Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She had worked at the former Crown Linen. She was the wife of the late Damian Martinez who passed in 1983. She is survived by five children: Jesus Martinez (Carmen), Nelida Ortiz, Elsie Perez (Jose), Johnny Martinez (Coral), Ana Celis Solano, and daughter-in-law Olga Martinez. She also leaves two brothers, Juan Perez and Geraldo Perez. She was predeceased by her son Wilfredo Martinez in 2012. Rosa was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on August 1, 1976. As an active member of the South Spanish Congregation, Springfield, MA, Rosa enjoyed attending and participating in meetings at the Kingdom Hall and sharing her Bible-based faith with others through door-to-door ministry. She also enjoyed reading the Bible and Bible-based publications and learning about God. This helped her develop a solid relationship with Jehovah God. She made a good name before Jehovah. Her loyalty and faithfulness to her Creator, right down to the end of her life, epitomized the true Christian faith, setting an example worthy of imitation. Rosa will be missed greatly by her family and fellow believers, all of whom eagerly look forward to seeing her again after she is resurrected in Paradise. Rosa was a joy to be around. She showered her grandchildren and great grandchildren with attention. She found creative ways to entertain them, leading to many fond family memories. Rosa was a humble, honest, hospitable and hard-working woman. She was a very kind person and enjoyed spending time with family. She worked very hard to give her children a better life. Rosa was an exemplary housewife. She liked to share with others. During her life, she made good friends and enjoyed their company. Rosa liked to play cards. She especially liked to play "Uno" with her grandchildren. With time, her children grew up and formed their own families. Her legacy includes 11 grandchildren: Jose C. Perez, Tatiana Perez, Erica Perez, Jairo E. Perez, Cristina Ortiz, Ariana B. Martinez, Myrna Martinez, Wilfredo Martinez Jr, Jonathan Martinez, Celeste Solano and Jonathan Solano and 13 great-grandchildren. Rosa was a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, an aunt, a friend, a great woman. Her life was marked by kindness, loyalty and sacrifices. Beloved by all, she has left a mark on all who have known her. I have not died, but resting for a while. See you soon. (John 11: 11-14) A memorial talk will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 1PM at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 21 Sanderson Street, Springfield, MA. Burial will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 10 AM at Oak Grove Cemetery, Springfield. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Rosa Martinez

January 24, 1933 - June 20, 2017