Janie Martinez

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Janie Martinez passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, in Temple, Texas, at the age of 94.

Services will be at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton, Texas. A viewing will be held on May 26, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The funeral service will take place the following day on May 27, which is her beloved husband’s birthday, at 10:00 AM, with burial immediately following at North Belton Cemetery. 

She was born on May 14, 1931, in Marlin, Texas, to Timoteo and Susana Ortega.

Janie’s life was a beautiful journey that spanned many decades. She was a devoted Christian since the early 1970s, embodying faith and love throughout her life. Janie was known for her always smiling demeanor and her loving spirit that touched the hearts of all who had the privilege to know her. Her passions included cooking and nurturing a variety of flowers and plants, which she found joy in sharing with those around her. Above all, Janie cherished her family, which became the cornerstone of her existence.

Janie lived to witness the remarkable legacy of five generations, celebrating not only the milestones of her immediate family but also the love and connections that grew from them. She is survived by her loving son David Martinez, her devoted daughters Delia Castor, Yolanda Rodriguez, Sylvia Minor, and Elizabeth Anzaldua. She also leaves behind two brothers and two sisters, along with an impressive lineage of 20 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren, and many great-great-grandchildren who will carry her memory forward.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Timoteo and Susana Ortega, her husband Sam Martinez, her son Sam Martinez, Jr., and five siblings.