Stella Martinez was called home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 20, 2023 at the age of 47.

She was born in San Antonio, TX. on January 19, 1976. As a young adolescent she participated in athletics at Taft High School in basketball and Volleyball. Upon graduation she joined the military forces with the U.S. Army. For 10 years she served as military intelligence in Russia as a Russian linguist. Stella also volunteered to serve in the Gulf War in Afghanistan after September 11, 2001.

After being honorably discharged, she began a career in finance and mortgage realty. During her career Stella became a wonderful mother of her pride and joy, Bella. She was Stella's inspiration to keep moving forward and building a future. Stella recently received her Accounting degree, which she planned for another venture. She was an entrepreneur and loved to find new and creative careers. She had a successful wrought iron furniture business as well. Most importantly she was a faithful and devout Christian that never wavered in her devotion and worship. She lived a life that reflected that by always serving and caring for others first. She loved her family, her friends, and her God.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Pioquinto Martinez, grandmother, Estela Sandoval; tia, Maria del Refugio Rodriguez; tio, Pablo Rodriguez; tio, Maximino Garcia. She is survived by her only daughter, Bella Rose Gonzales; grandmother, Aurora S. Martinez; parents, Estela Garay (Rosendo) and Orlando Martinez; two brothers: Mario Martinez (Laura), Orlando R. Martinez Jr. (Emma); four nephews: Mario Jr., Orlando III, Roman and Julian; and two great-nephews: Rey and Robbie; seven tias; six tios and countless primos.

Funeral Services

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Public Visitation:  10am - 11am

Sermon: 11am - 11:30am

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Interment will follow at 2pm

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

1520 Harry Wurzbach

San Antonio, Tx 78209