Bertha L. Martinez Obituary

The family of Bertha L. Martinez of Pueblo, Colorado announces her passing on July 9, 2026. Bertha, born on July 6, 1943, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bertha L. Martinez to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Fred Martinez; her daughter-in-law Carla Martinez; her parents, Candelario Vasquez and Mary Vasquez; her in-laws, Alfredo and Magdalena Martinez; her siblings, Annie DeHerrera, Carlos Vasquez, Fernie Vasquez, Leo Vasquez and Andy Vasquez; her goddaughter Sherri Louise McCrane; and her in-laws, Gomacindo DeHerrera, Luciana Vasquez, Gina Vasquez, Dorthy Vasquez, Kenneth Dukette and Luis Calderon.

She is survived by: her sons, Frank Martinez (Annette), Michael Martinez and Joseph Martinez (Tammy); her grandchildren, Matthew Martinez, Autriana Martinez and Gabriel Vigil; her siblings, Elsia Gonzales, Mary Dukette, Gloria Spivey, Bernice Benavidez (Sonny), Pauline Arellano (Lorenzo), Tom Vasquez (Cathy) and Gene Vasquez; her cousin Pricella Gurule; her nieces, Virginia Herrera and Mary Helen DeHerrera; her siblings-in-law, Martha Calderon, Joetta Montgomery and Richard Martinez (Rose); her close friends, Jose Luis Gil, Liz LaForme (Marty) and Lisa Vargas; and her godchildren, Poncho Jiminez, Walter Sisneros and Ken Vasquez. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.