Audelia Martinez

Audelia Estevanes Martinez, beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated member of her church, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2024, at the age of 83. Visitation will be, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be 10 AM, Thursday, June 27, 2024 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park.

Born on October 10, 1940, Audelia's life was a testament to her love for family, faith, and simple joys. A proud Dallas Cowboys fan, she relished watching Westerns and spending tranquil moments camping at Garner State Park. Audelia found great fulfillment in sewing with her fellow church ladies every Tuesday, a cherished tradition that brought her closer to her faith.

Audelia's commitment to her spiritual journey was evident through her faithful attendance at Ambler Baptist Church, where she found community. Her dedication extended beyond church walls as she participated enthusiastically in family reunions for 46 years, fostering connections and creating lasting memories with loved ones and really enjoyed her time visiting the CLMR family reunion.

Professionally, Audelia made a significant impact during her 31 years of service at the Abilene State School, where her dedication to the well-being of others was profoundly felt by colleagues and those she cared for.

Audelia's love for life and devotion to her passions and responsibilities touched the lives of all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her family, friends, and church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Eliseo Martinez; two sons, Eliseo Martinez Jr., and Javiel Hector Martinez; mother, Juana Yanez; father, Alfredo Estevanes; stepfather, Baldemar Yanez; siblings, Victor Yanez, Rolando Yanez, and Amelia Gonzalez.

Audelia Estevanes Martinez is survived by her children, Raquel Martinez, and Daniel Martinez and wife Alice; her grandchildren, Christopher Orien Martinez, Nikolas Javier Martinez, and Esteban Miguel Martinez and wife Katie; great grandchildren, Christopher Eliseo Martinez, and Mia Esme Martinez; her sisters, Diana Gutierrez and husband Felipe, Yolanda Sagredo and husband Rogelio, Nelda Rodriguez and husband Ruben, Wilma Longoria and husband Mando, Rosie Martinez and husband Albert, Myrna Salinas and husband Felix, Hilda Gomez and husband Ralph, Cindy Yanez and husband Danny, and Ana Yanez and husband Ovi; brothers, Alfredo Estevanes and wife Janie, Eliazar Yanez and wife Ramona, and Leonel Yanez and wife Juaney; three bonus children, Chelsey Preston, Mariel Zuniga, Selena Vega; bonus friends, Lucilla Earnest, Teresa Maldonado, and Patrick Mahomes; and a church grateful for her enduring spirit and kindness.

The family would like to thank Dr. Gao and the medical staff at Hendrick Medical Center for the care and love you gave Audelia.