Katie Martinez

Katie Martinez, age 85, died on March 9, 2019 at Brookdale Chandler Regional Assisted Living Community in Chandler, Arizona.
She was born June 30, 1933 in Clarkdale, Arizona to Efren and Isabel Gonzales. In 1950, she moved with her family to Ajo, Arizona where she lived the next 66 years. In 2017, she was moved to Chandler Regional Assisted Living Community and spent the last few years of her life being cared for by them.
On January 26, 1957, she was married to Henry (Hank) Martinez. They were married 56 years before his passing in 2013.
Katie spent many years working and was a perfectionist in everything she did. She worked at Carney’s Auto Shop, Cook’s Jewelry Store and for the Ajo Public Schools.
Katie enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing cards, and loved going to the casinos.
She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and of the Catholic Daughters.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry (Hank); her brothers, Rodolfo (Margaret), Elias (Angie), and Efren; sisters Elsie (Manuel) Castaneda, Helen (Andy) Daniel and Esther (Rudy) Barragan.
She is survived by her many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
Katie will be remembered for her delicious cooking, her smile and her sense of humor.
She will truly be missed, but we find comfort in knowing that she is with her beloved Hank again.
Services will take place Saturday, March 23 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Ajo, Arizona. Rosary will be recited at 9:30am, followed by a mass at 10:00am.
The family has asked that if you plan on attending her services, to please wear something pink, this being Katie’s favorite color. Donations may be made to the Ajo Catholic Daughters of the Americas, in lieu of flowers.