Ventura Maria Mercedes, age 79, of Roxbury, formerly of Salcedo Dominican Republic, on January 7, 2015. Husband of Maria Martinez Mercedes. Visiting hours will be held at St. Monica's Church, South Boston on Saturday January 10 from 6-8 PM, followed by a Funeral Mass beginning at 8 PM. Final funeral services and interment will be held in the Dominican Republic on Monday January 12, 2015.