MARY MARTINEZ
Mary Martinez, 72, of Levelland, passed away Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, at her home in Levelland.
Mary was born May 14, 1954, to Domingo and Rosa Gutierrez in Levelland. She grew up as a farm girl before they moved into town.
Mary attended Levelland Junior High School, where she met her future husband, John Martinez.
The two were married while still in high school on Feb. 24, 1971 in Levelland.
They had their only son, John Patrick “Pat” Martinez Sept. 12, 1971 in Levelland.
Mary landed her first and only job at South Plains Community Action as a receptionist that grew into a 40+ year career. She retired as the South Plains area Field Coordinator in 2019.
After retirement, health issues slowed her down till the Lord came for her Oct. 12, 2026, to rest and heal her body and soul.
Mary enjoyed shopping and later in life shopping online making TEMU a fortune. She loved decorating for every holiday and spending time with her family, especially her furbaby, Henley Rae; and of course, watching her favorite football team Dallas Cowboys.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Bobbie Gutierrez; and a nephew, Alex Gutierrez.
Mary is survived by her husband of 55 years, John Martinez; son, John Patrick Martinez both of Levelland; granddaughter, Haley Marie Martinez of New Braunfels; three sisters: Janie (Joe) Flores and Amanda Cuellar, all of Levelland and Sylvia (Victor) Torres of Stephenville; four brothers: Gilbert (Rosemary) Gutierrez, Albert (Betty) Gutierrez, all of Levelland, Eddie (Cynthia) Gutierrez of Stephenville and David (Vickie) Gutierrez of Victoria, Tx.; as well as 17 nieces and nephews and a host of extended family and friends.
Visitation was held Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m., with Rosary starting at 6:00 p.m. at Krestridge Funeral Home of Levelland. A Celebration of Life was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Saint Michael’s Catholic Church of Levelland with Father Martin Pena officiating. Interment followed City of Levelland Cemetery to follow.
Services with integrity, honor and pride are under the direction of Krestridge Funeral Home. (806) 8971111.