Josephine Martinez

SACATON - Josephine Carmello Martinez, 97, of Sacaton died on May 13, 2018, at home.

Mrs. Martinez was born on Dec. 23, 1920, in Darby Wells to Alfonso and Manuela (Ortega) Carmello.

Survivors include two sons, Raymond Valenzuela and Fernando Martinez Sr.; two daughters, Marlene Martinez Vasquez and Doris Jim Jold; 26 grandchildren; 85 great-grandchildren; 64 great-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three husbands, Steven Valenzuela, Jose J. Martinez and Charlie Jim Sr.; three daughters, Ramona Childs Mattia, Geraldine Martinez and Emily Jim Pablo; three sons, Edward Valenzuela, Fernando Martinez and Charlie Jim Jr.; three brothers, Tranjelin and Uvlon Carmello and Mike Carmello Sr.; and four sisters, Nancy C. Raras, Rose C. Antone, Mary V. Puffer and Virginia A.V. Manuel.

Funeral at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 25, at Ajo Indian Village, with rosary recited at 6 and wake following. Burial at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 26, in Darby Wells Cemetery.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Mountain View Chapel in charge of arrangements.