With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rosita Navarro Martinez (Lakeland, Florida), who passed away on February 18, 2024 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rosita Navarro Martinez to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her husband Dr. Jose R. Martinez; her son Dr. Jose S. Martinez (Pepe); her parents, Manuel Navarro and Luisa Hernandez-Navarro; and her brother Jose Manuel Navarro.

She is survived by : her daughters, Dr. Maria (Charilyn) and Nena Martinez (Tallahassee); her grandchildren, Kathryn Pobjecky, Teresa Weaver (Pobjecky), Carolina Ramos, Mary Anne Martinez, Robin Martinez and Jonathan Martinez; and also Jill Martinez (Asbill).

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Children's Clothes Closet ℅ First United Methodist Church, 72 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801 or to the Rosita N. Martinez Scholarship at Valencia College. Donations can be made online at https://valencia.org or by sending a check made payable to Valencia College Foundation to Valencia College Foundation, PO Box 3028, MC: DO-41, Orlando, FL 32802.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Heath Funeral Chapel & Crematory