Delia Herrera Martinez

1945 - 2017

Delia Herrera Martinez obituary, 1945-2017, Temple, TX

BORN

1945

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home - Temple

3220 South 31st Street

Temple, Texas

Delia Martinez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 14, 2017.

Delia H Martinez, age 72, of Temple, TX passed away on Tuesday December 12, 2017. Delia was born August 27, 1945 to Leandra Tovar Herrera and Emmitt Herrera.

Delia was an avid Bingo player whose compassionate heart cared deeply for others. Delia's greatest love was for her family, which was evident by her constant desire to be in their presence.

Delia was employed at American Desk, West Side, Webb Drug, and Texas Home Health. Delia was very compassionate with all of her clients and treated them like family.

Delia is survived by her spouse of 60 years, Bernabe P. Martinez; daughters Irene Martinez Chafford; Barbara Martinez; and Sandra Martinez Pratt; sisters Linda Sisneros and Lupe Ramos of Waco, TX and brother Emmitt Herrera Jr., from Lincoln City; grandchildren Frankie Woodard and Delia Perez, great grandchildren Bianca Pleasant, Bryce Pleasant and Zander Woodard.

Delia was preceded in death by her Mother and Father; brother Rudy Herrera and sister Janie Riojas.

A remembrance service for Delia will be held Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 12:00 PM, 1019 E Adams, Temple, Texas 76501.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerstemple.com for the Martinez family.

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December 15, 2017

Rita Burgos

We love you praying lord comfort and embrace closer to him remeber how much she loved you all God bless you all Burgos and Rivera family

December 15, 2017

Bea Salazar Wise

With deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one.
May God give you all strength, peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Bea Salazar~Wise, Russell and Bianca.

December 15, 2017

Odilia Ramirez

I am so sorry for your loss and I feel your pain. I love you Irene you are in my prayers. I feel I have lost a mother as well. May God bless her and know she is home now. It's never good bye it's see you soon.

December 14, 2017

Charlene Thompson

Irene I am praying for you and your family, your mom will truly be missed <3 you !

December 14, 2017

Our prayers are with all of you, May God bless and comfort each one of you. The Noriega family

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