Maryann Martinez

It is with saddened hearts our family reports our dear mother, Mary Ann Martinez of Miami, AZ has passed away. Mary Ann was a very strong woman who persevered through her trials and tragedies. She struggled with Parkinson's in the last years of her life. She fought every day to move forward and have control over the disease. She never gave up her fight and genuinely believed she would win the battle. Her courage was unending. Mary Ann was a feisty soul and challenged all that said it was not possible. She kept fighting and looked beyond the physical changes. She was a fighter. She was a sweet woman who gave her heart to all and was admired for her love. Anyone who knew her adored her. She was always genuine in how she lived her life. Mary Ann lived in Payson AZ with her oldest daughter in the last years of her life where she was much loved and made many friends in Payson. Mary Ann was a wonderful Mother to her Daughter (Sheryl Martinez, Payson, AZ), her second daughter (Karen Martinez Eustice, Henderson, NV) and her youngest, a son (Michael Martinez, Chandler, AZ). She was a stay at home mother who encouraged her children and made sure they were safe and healthy and excelled in their studies. She had many family and friends who enjoyed her company. She loved to dance and laugh. She always greeted you with a smile and was truly interested in her friends lives. Mary Ann was a true friend and a lot of fun. Her excitement for life was contagious. In the later years of her life she began working full-time to support herself and persevered learning many skills and having a great repotoire with her clients and work staff. Mary Ann was energetic and hard working. She is survived by 2 daughters, one son, 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Her legacy. Visitation: Friday, Sept. 25th - 8:30 - 9:30AM Our Lady/Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church - Miami Rosary: Friday, Sept. 25th - 9:30 AM - Blessed Sacrament Church Mass: Friday, Sept. 25th - 10:00 AM - Blessed Sacrament Church Interment: Globe Cemetery