Martina Torres Woodville, 87, entered eternal rest on Sunday August 6, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 12, 1935, in Las Cruces, NM to Felipa and Jesus Torres. She married her husband Robert in 1954. They moved around several states for Robert’s work before retiring in Deming in 1992.
Martina was a devoted wife and mother, who loved to read her bible daily and made sure everyone was taken care of. Her favorite past time was to spend time with her grandchildren who fought over who was her favorite. Martina’s hobbies included crocheting, sewing, traveling to see her family in Tucson, shopping and watching old western movies.
Martina is survived by her daughters Angelique Mesa and husband Daniel of Deming, Janet Woodville of Tucson; a son Rodney Woodville of Tucson; 3 sisters Marcelina Gullickson of Tucson, Teresa Lehnard of New York, and Lucy Snook of Alabama; a brother Andres Torres of California. 7 Grandchildren; Amanda, Jacob, Gabriel, Joseph, Michael, Aaron (Helen), and Danny, and 2 great granddaughters Alex and Maya.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Jesus and Felipa Torres, husband Robert Woodville, siblings Damas Lane, Mary Oregon, Steve Torres, Frank Torres, and Avelino Torres; daughter Roberta Gonzales and son in law Daniel Gonzales; and son Leslie Woodville.
Martina was a very kind, generous and loving person. She would do anything for her grandchildren and loved them all very much. She will be missed by all of her family and friends.
Visitation will be one Friday, August 18th at Terrazas funeral Chapel from 10:00 -11:00 AM. Funeral services will then begin at 11:00am with pastor, Paul Hazlet officiating. Concluding services with an interment will be at Mountain View cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Daniel Mesa, Joseph Mesa, Gabriel Mesa, Jacob Smyer, Manny Mesa, and Michael Speight.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the ones you love”.
Martina was a devoted wife and mother, who loved to read her bible daily and made sure everyone was taken care of. Her favorite past time was to spend time with her grandchildren who fought over who was her favorite. Martina’s hobbies included crocheting, sewing, traveling to see her family in Tucson, shopping and watching old western movies.
Martina is survived by her daughters Angelique Mesa and husband Daniel of Deming, Janet Woodville of Tucson; a son Rodney Woodville of Tucson; 3 sisters Marcelina Gullickson of Tucson, Teresa Lehnard of New York, and Lucy Snook of Alabama; a brother Andres Torres of California. 7 Grandchildren; Amanda, Jacob, Gabriel, Joseph, Michael, Aaron (Helen), and Danny, and 2 great granddaughters Alex and Maya.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Jesus and Felipa Torres, husband Robert Woodville, siblings Damas Lane, Mary Oregon, Steve Torres, Frank Torres, and Avelino Torres; daughter Roberta Gonzales and son in law Daniel Gonzales; and son Leslie Woodville.
Martina was a very kind, generous and loving person. She would do anything for her grandchildren and loved them all very much. She will be missed by all of her family and friends.
Visitation will be one Friday, August 18th at Terrazas funeral Chapel from 10:00 -11:00 AM. Funeral services will then begin at 11:00am with pastor, Paul Hazlet officiating. Concluding services with an interment will be at Mountain View cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Daniel Mesa, Joseph Mesa, Gabriel Mesa, Jacob Smyer, Manny Mesa, and Michael Speight.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the ones you love”.
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