We little knew that morning, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death, we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Socorro (Annie) Martinez
Born on June 7, 1921 in Mexico to parents Belen and Francisco Zavala
Died on June 1, 2022, peacefully at her home, with Joseph Martinez (son) and Tina Martinez (daughter in law) by her side.
Annie was from Portage, IN formerly of Chicago, IL. She was 100 years old, nearly 101 years old.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph N. Martinez.
Those left to mourn her loss are; Daughter; Ester Guerrero, Sons; Joseph A. (Tina M. Zabielski-Martinez) Martinez, and Michael R. (Kay) Martinez, Grandchild; Alex Guerrero, Great Grandchildren; Alex Guerrero Jr., Steven Guerrero, Marissa Guerrero, Megan Arrendando, Martin Guerrero, and Mia Guerrero and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceded in death by; Brothers; Tony Zavala, Frankie Zavala, Joe Zavala, Sisters; Henrietta Cortez, Lupe Lopez and Mary (NaNa) Martinez, and Son in law Albert (Veto) Guerrero.
Annie loved Betty Boop, and loved her job of more than 30 years as a Nurse’s Aid at South Shore Hospital. Her Grandchildren called her Ducky and she was known as Annie because she liked orphan Annie.
Loving pet mom and Grandma to Snoopy, Pebbles, Church, Rocky, Friskie, Leo, Whimsey and Sparky.