WORCESTER: Eva (Gonzalez) Martinez, 49, of 57 Eastern Ave., formerly of the Republic of Panama, died Thursday, October 9, 2008, in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, after an illness. Her husband, James Martinez, died January 20, 1996.
She leaves 3 sons, Julio C. Coffre of Worcester, Jimmy L. Martinez of Fort Drum, NY, Alex R. Martinez of Worcester; her mother, Elvira Valdes of Boqueron in the Republic of Panama; 2 brothers, Roberto Valdes and Ricardo Gonzalez, both of Panama; 2 sisters, Carmen Maria Brennan of Worcester, Jasmin Vejerano of Panama; 4 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A brother, Juan C. Vejerano, and a sister, Estela Gonzales, both predeceased her.
She was born in the Republic of Panama, daughter of the late Gil Gonzalez, and was a graduate of Felix Olivares Contrera in David, Panama. She lived in New London, CT, before moving to Worcester 5 years ago.
Eva was as a Certified Nurses Aide and worked at the Lutheran Home of Worcester for several years. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, in Quaker Hill, CT.
After cremation, burial will be at the convenience of the family. KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln St., is assisting the family.
Condolence book available at www.kellyfuneralhome.com