Armandina (Ethel) Villarreal Martinez was born on October 20, 1927 in San Antonio, Texas to Victor and Angelmira Villarreal.  She entered Heaven's gates on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018.

A wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Ethel was a career woman who dedicated over 47 years to the telecommunications industry at Southwestern Bell and the University Health System.  She was a master cook and enjoyed preparing homemade meals for her family.  Over the years she collected a large library of cookbooks from all over the world.

Ethel was a sports fan and loved the San Antonio Spurs.  She watched games with her grandkids and cheered for her team during the Spurs' five national championships.

Ethel enjoyed traveling with her sisters and visited places like Mexico, Alaska, Nevada, Georgia, California and many cities in Texas.

Ethel was predeceased by her husband and her eight siblings.  She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia A. Martinez, Gloria Martinez Ibarra and sons Raymond P. Martinez (Connie) and Mark S. Martinez (Elsa).  Ethel leaves behind ten grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.

Ethel's daughter Cynthia A. Martinez lovingly cared for her the last eight years of her life.  The family give her and everyone else who cared for her their greatest gratitude.

FUNERAL SERVICES

The family will receive visitors on Monday, April 16, 2018 at 5:00 P.M. with a Rosary recited at 7:00 P.M.

The Angelus Funeral Home

1119 N. St. Mary's St.

San Antonio, Texas 78215

A funeral mass celebrating her life will be held the following day,

Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 8:30 A.M.

at St. Dominic Catholic Church

5919 Ingram Road

San Antonio, Texas 78228

Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

where she will be laid to rest.

Be still and know that I am God.

Psalm 46:10