Myrta M. Martinez
– October 7, 2023
Myrta M. Martinez, 75, passed away on Oct. 7, 2023, peacefully at the Lifepath Hospice House in Sun City Center after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Myrta is survived by her loving husband, Felix Martinez. They were married 41 years. She is also survived by her sister, Brenda Odom, of Orlando, FL, and brother, Les Vargas, of Lauderhill, FL. Her brother-in-laws include Edwin Martinez, Dr. Timothy Hodge, Vincent Martinez, and her sister-in-laws include Isabel Townsend, Ruth Maher, Diane Urso and Shirley Vargas. She has many nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends and, of course, her pet dog, Chucky, that will miss her terribly.
Myrta retired from the Miami Herald’s accounting department in 2009. She and her husband moved to Sun City Center to care for his mother.
Myrta enjoyed many hours creating beautiful silk flower arrangements and greeting cards, though, she never sold them; she always gave them away to friends as gifts. She enjoyed sharing her craft tips with her experienced craft ladies, Mary Lou Buchman Closs, Margaret Myers and Pat Malcolm. She was also an expert shopper. She never bought anything unless it was on sale.
At Myrta’s request, there will be no viewing or memorial service. The family will hold a ‘Celebration of Life’ at a later date.
Myrta is survived by her loving husband, Felix Martinez. They were married 41 years. She is also survived by her sister, Brenda Odom, of Orlando, FL, and brother, Les Vargas, of Lauderhill, FL. Her brother-in-laws include Edwin Martinez, Dr. Timothy Hodge, Vincent Martinez, and her sister-in-laws include Isabel Townsend, Ruth Maher, Diane Urso and Shirley Vargas. She has many nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends and, of course, her pet dog, Chucky, that will miss her terribly.
Myrta retired from the Miami Herald’s accounting department in 2009. She and her husband moved to Sun City Center to care for his mother.
Myrta enjoyed many hours creating beautiful silk flower arrangements and greeting cards, though, she never sold them; she always gave them away to friends as gifts. She enjoyed sharing her craft tips with her experienced craft ladies, Mary Lou Buchman Closs, Margaret Myers and Pat Malcolm. She was also an expert shopper. She never bought anything unless it was on sale.
At Myrta’s request, there will be no viewing or memorial service. The family will hold a ‘Celebration of Life’ at a later date.