Isabel Sauceda

Martinez

Isabel S. Martinez, 90, left this world peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family on Friday April 2nd having lived life to the fullest. "Chavela" as she was known by those closest to her was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Isabel was a lifelong resident of Harlingen and member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. She was married to Telesforo Martinez for 33 years as he predeceased her in 1998. Isabel devoted most of her life caring for and attending to her family, including helping those she loved. Later in life her favorite pastime was going out to Pepe's Mexican Restaurant. There she was most happy being attended to by all the servers.

She was a lively and glorious spirit whose presence will be deeply missed especially by her children Arturo Espindola (Rosalia) of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Anita Briones Cruz (Jose); Gerald Dalum (Sylvia); Patricia Soto (Richard); and Lupita Martinez all of Harlingen. Isabel is also survived by 24 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces.

Isabel is preceded in death by her husband Telesforo Martinez; her four sons Samuel Martinez, Jose Martinez, Esteban Briones, and Jesus Briones. Her parents Teofilo Sauceda and Juanita Perez; her siblings Crecencio Sauceda and Tomasa Henderson. Also preceding her in death is her grandson Esteban Casas.

Visitations will be held at Trinity Funeral Home on Wednesday April 7th from 1-9pm with a recitation of Holy Rosary to be said at 7pm.

The funeral mass will be celebrated April 8th at 10:00 am at Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

The funeral procession will depart the funeral home at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park, La Feria.

Serving as pallbearers will be Cresencio Cruz, Ruben Cruz, Jerry Dalum, Samuel Ince, Jose Martinez Jr, and Mario Espinoza III

Honorary Pallbearers will be Gerald Dalum and Eliazar Casas.

"Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love." - Lamemtations 3:32