Belia S. Martinez

Published March 10, 2018

BELIA S. MARTINEZ, 79 of Clinton (Hanover Twp.), died Friday morning, March 9, 2018 in the comfort of her home with family members at her side.

Born June 1, 1938, in Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico, she was a daughter of the late Genaro and Antonia (Diaz) Sixtos. A homemaker, Belia was a member of the Hebron Presbyterian Church and the Hopewell VFW Post 8805 Ladies Auxiliary.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Martinez; her companion of over 30 years, Richard Huckenberry; a son, Robert Martinez; a daughter, Patricia Ann McGowan, and a son-in-law, Jim Hyde.

Surviving are her children, Michael Martinez and Raymond A. Martinez, both of Clinton; Albert Peter Martinez, Illinois; Linda M. Hyde and her companion, Angelo Crivelli, Clinton. Sister of Jaime Sixtos, Mexico; Hilda Diaz, California, and Margarita Sanchez, Mexico, she is also survived by six beloved grandchildren, Celeste, Justin, Mandie, Chris, Jeff, and Maria; also great-grandmother of seven.

Cremation will take place with a memorial visitation to be held at the MOODY FUNERAL HOME, Route 30, Clinton, on Saturday, March 17, 2018, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. The Rev. Keith R. Black, Th.D, of Vitas Hospice, will officiate.

She will be laid to rest in Hopewell Hebron Cemetery.