Aurora Martinez

Aurora Martinez, died August 4, 2011, at the age of 87. Born May 25, 1924, in Casis, TX. The daughter of Bonifacio and Sinforosa (Sequra) Salinas. Aurora married Napoleon Martinez, July 4, 1942 in Detroit, MI and he precedes her death.

Aurora is survived by her daughters, Elodia Keys, Erma (Aaron) Moreno, Gloria Castello, sons, Napoleon Jr. (Liz) Martinez, David (Libby) Martinez, 18 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, sisters, Irene Medina, Eleanor Soliz, Eva Mata, Mary Zamaripa, Esther Dasaldua, Margaret Kosinski, Joanne Palacio, and brothers, Francisco Salinas and Adam Salinas. Aurora was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Ovid, with Fr. Raymond Urbanek presiding and burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, 5-8 p.m. and Monday, 12-8 p.m. with rosaries being prayed at 7 p.m., at the Houghton Chapel of The Osgood Funeral Homes in Ovid.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of donor's choice. To learn more about Aurora and view her lifestory film, visit her personal webpage at www.lifestorynet.com/memories/72548 .