Mrs. Berta Valmana Martinez's Obituary
MARTINEZ, Berta V., age 85, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Born in Havana, Cuba, on October 18, 1927, Berta moved with her family from Cuba to Spain in 1967, and then moved to Tampa, Florida with her family in 1972 where she enjoyed a career at Vigo Importing until 1985. Berta and her husband Jesus, moved to St. Petersburg, Florida in 2000 where she resided until her passing. Berta was a devout Catholic, and enjoyed praying the rosary daily to the Blessed Virgin Mary. She was one of God's angels on earth, leaving behind wonderful memories for her family and friends to cherish forever. Mrs. Martinez is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Jesus. She is survived by her daughter Lourdes and husband Terry; son Luis and wife Lauren; grandchildren Alejandro, Alexandra, Sydney and Haley, and great-grandson, Zachary. A private memorial service will be held in St. Petersburg, FL, with a Catholic Mass to be held for friends and family in Tampa, FL.
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