Maria Cristina Martinez
January 29, 1955 - April 19, 2022
Maria Cristina Martinez of Willcox passed away in Tucson on April 19, 2022, at the age of 67. She was born in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico on January 29, 1955, to Arturo Yañez and Maria Cristina Rivas. Cristina was a catholic, a loving wife, mother, and grandma. She was proud being a teacher and had a lot of patience. She taught school in Fronteras, Sonora, Mexico and pre school at Chicanos Por La Causa in Willcox. Cristina is survived by her children Juan Martinez, Ana (Christian Vizcarra) Martinez, Maribel Martinez, and Julio Martinez all of Willcox and her mother Maria Cristina Yañez of Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico and her sister Eugenia Carrillo of Douglas. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren Adrian Juan Martinez, Mateo Vizcarra, Emilio Vizcarra, Emma Vizcarra, Gustavo Hernandez, Erasmo Hernandez, Bella Hernandez, and Ximena Martinez. Cristina was preceded in death by her husband Erasmo and her father. A Rosary will be offered 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Westlawn Chapel with a graveside service at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Sunset Cemetery.
Maria Cristina Martinez of Willcox passed away in Tucson on April 19, 2022, at the age of 67. She was born in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico on January 29, 1955, to Arturo Yañez and Maria Cristina Rivas. Cristina was a catholic, a loving wife,... View Obituary & Service Information