Obituaries
Obituary: Alicia Martinez
Her faith and love knew no bounds, guiding her throughout life to always follow her heart.
Obituary was published and funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory.
Alicia Martinez
Age 77, of Joliet, Illinois, passed away early Saturday morning, December 14, 2024. She was born June 23, 1947, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to the late Maria (Ortiz) and Crispin Almazan. After emigrating from Mexico, moving to the United States, she married Francisco Martinez in October of 1976.
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Alicia is the beloved mother of Jimmy Martinez, the late Jose Martinez, Maria (Marco) Barron, Sylvia (Noe) Mora and Melisa Martinez; devoted grandmother of John, Alicia, Victoria, Francisco, Isabel, Alexander, Angel, Amyra, Analiz, Lezlie, Aylin, Abelin, Aiden, Mallinalli and Ollin; proud great-grandmother of several great-grandchildren. Alicia is also survived by her siblings and many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband, Francisco; her son, Jose; parents, Maria and Crispin Almazan; sister, Elodia Almazan; brother, Fernando Almazan; and nephews, Gilberto Covarrubias and Javo Almazan.
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Alicia, a very devout Christian and faithful Catholic, followed her heart and her faith throughout her life. She will be remembered fondly for her talents as a seamstress and cook who took delight in nurturing her plants which thrived because of her passion. Her memorable cookouts (which sometimes continued for days) will continue to be a topic of conversation as we move forward, gathering without her presence. Although, we know she’ll be near.
Alicia worked at Joliet Pattern and Filtration Group in Joliet, where she retired in 2012. Her energy knew no bounds, as she always was busy planning, hosting, and opening her home to all those she loved.
Visitation for Alicia will be held Tuesday, December 17, 2024, from 3-8 pm at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home 3200 Black Rd (at Essington Rd) Joliet. Funeral services will begin at the funeral home Wednesday morning at 8:45 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park.
For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.
