Margarita (Maggie) Martinez, 1949–2022 age 73 passed peacefully from this earthly life into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on October 22, 2022. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 27, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Quitaque, Texas, with Chris Tucker and Neely Landrum officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements are under the personal care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home. Maggie was born on August 16, 1949 in Sandia, Texas, to Lydia and Cirildo Leal. She grew up in a large, loving family with two sisters and three brothers. At a very young age, Maggie was taught the value of working hard and helping others. Her family moved to Quitaque in search of work in 1954, and this is where she met the love of her life, Jimmy Martinez. They were married on September 5,1968, in Tulia, Texas, and were married for 54 years. Together they built a home that welcomed four children. Maggie blessed so many people with her faith and kindness. She was always there for her children, family and friends. She instilled in her children a love for Christ and good work ethics. Maggie had a sweet, beautiful smile and a contagious laugh that brought joy to many. She had a servant’s heart and was always giving her time to others. She spent her life caring for numerous family members and friends throughout her life.
Maggie was an amazing cook. She loved making others happy by sharing her meals. She helped her daughter fulfill her dream of starting her own café and boutique. Maggie enjoyed working with her Bison Café family. She enjoyed getting to meet and visit with guests from all over the world and spreading the word of God to those she encountered.
Maggie had a victorious fight with breast cancer in 2000. A new battle continued when she was diagnosed with liver cancer this past year. Her will to live, her unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends and many supporters carried her through months of chemotherapy and radiation. She showed unbelievable resilience and perseverance. Maggie was a warrior until the very end.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” —2 Timothy 4:7-8.
She won her race and received her crown.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jimmy Martinez of Quitaque, Texas; two daughters, Delma Ibarra and husband, Rudy, of Quitaque and Melinda Bazaldua and husband, Valente, of Canyon, Texas; two sons, Rene and Reuben Martinez of Quitaque; four grandchildren, Aaron Martinez and wife, Adrianna, Aubrey Teague and husband, Matthew, Christian, and Ava Grace; and one great-grandson, Liam Aaron. She also leaves behind three brothers, one sister, and a niece raised as a sister, and countless relatives and friends.