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Leonarda Martinez

December 6, 1957 — September 4, 2025

Emory

Leonarda Martínez, o Leona, una amada esposa, madre, abuela y amiga, falleció el 4 de septiembre de 2025, a la edad de 67 años. Nació el 6 de diciembre de 1957 en Apaseo El Grande, México, hija de J. Carmen Martínez y Dolores Licea Martínez. Leonarda era conocida por su personalidad alegre, su bondad y su habilidad para llevar risas a la vida de quienes la rodeaban.

Conocida por su risa y su espíritu cálido, Leonarda tenía la capacidad de traer alegría a cualquier lugar al que iba. Su personalidad se caracterizaba por una sonrisa constante y un gran sentido del humor; siempre estaba bromeando. Tenía el talento de hacer que quienes la rodeaban se sintieran valorados y apreciados.

Leonarda fue una devota miembro de su familia y amiga, siempre cuidando de sus seres queridos. Su mayor logro fue, sin duda, su familia. Entregó su corazón a cada momento compartido con ellos, encontrando alegría en lo cotidiano. En su tiempo libre, a Leonarda le encantaba cocinar. Encontraba felicidad en preparar comidas para su familia. También disfrutaba cuidar niños. Cualquiera que fuera la ocasión, Leonarda amaba pasar tiempo con su familia, y consideraba que su mayor logro era la familia que tanto adoraba.

Leonarda deja a su esposo de 45 años, Armando Ontiveros; a sus hijos, María de Jesús, María Guadalupe y Antonio Hernández, Sandra Ontiveros; nietos, Sofía Hernández, Salvador Hernández, Fernando Barrera, Lisbeth Barrera, Dulce Ontiveros, Osvaldo Arriola; bisnietos, Tadeo y Jeremy; hermanos, Ernesto Martínez, Antonio Martínez, Elena Martínez, así como numerosos sobrinos y primos.

Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, J. Carmen Martínez y Dolores Licea Martínez; su hermana, Balvina Martínez, y su hermano, Ernest Martínez.

El legado de Leonarda es uno de amor, risa y compromiso con aquellos a quienes amaba. Será recordada y extrañada por todos aquellos cuyas vidas tocó, mientras llevan adelante su espíritu de bondad y los alegres recuerdos compartidos con ella.

Leonarda Martinez or Leona, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on September 4, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on December 6, 1957 in Apaseo El Grande, Mexico to J. Carmen Martinez and Dolores Licea Martinez. Leonarda was known for her happy personality, kindness, and ability to bring laughter into the lives of those around her.

Known for her laughter and warm spirit, Leonarda had an ability to bring joy into any room she entered. Her personality was characterized by a constant smile and a good sense of humor; she was always joking around. She had a talent for making those around her feel valued and appreciated.

Leonarda was a devoted family member and friend, always looking out for her loved ones. Her proudest accomplishments were, without a doubt, her family. She poured her heart into every moment spent with them, finding joy in the everyday.

In her leisure time, Leonarda loved to cook. She found joy in preparing meals for her family. She also enjoyed babysitting. Whatever the occasion, Leonarda loved spending time with her family, proving that her proudest accomplishment was the family she adored.

Leonarda is survived by her husband of 45 years, Armando Ontiveros; children, maria De Jesus, Maria Guadalupe and Antonio Hernandez, Sandra Ontiveros; grandchildren, Sofia Hernandez, Salvador Hernandez, Fernando Barrera, Lisbeth Barrera, Dulce Ontiveros, Osvaldo Arriola; great grandchildren, Tadeo, Jeremy; siblings, Ernesto Martinez, Antonio Martinez, Elena Martinez as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents, J. Carmen Martinez and Dolores Licea Martinez, sister, Balvina Martinez and brother Ernest Martinez.

Leonarda's legacy is one of love, laughter, and commitment to those she cared about. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched, as they carry forward her spirit of kindness and the joyous memories shared with her.

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