Obituary of Luz N. Martinez

Waterbury – Mrs. Luz N. Martinez, age 76 of Waterbury passed away peacefully Sunday, July 8, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of 40 years of Nicomedes Martinez.

Mrs. Martinez was born September 8, 1941 in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico a daughter of the late Armando and Marcelina (Ortiz) Velez.  She was a member of Iglesia Cristiana Casa Del Perdon for 40 years, she enjoyed cooking, decorating, crafts, sewing and knitting but most of all her loving husband!

Besides her loving husband of 40 years Nicomedes, she is survived by one sister: Lydia Velez, four brothers; Armando Velez, Victor Velez, Jose Velez and Juan Velez, 26 nieces and nephews.  All that knew her loved her.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at Iglesia Cristiana Casa Del Perdon, 32 ½ Walnut Street, Waterbury.  Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Iglesia Cristiana Casa Del Perdon.  Burial will be at New Pine Grove Cemetery, Waterbury.  The family has selected Prospect Memorial Funeral Home, 72 Waterbury Road, Prospect, James R. Sanders, Funeral Director to handle the arrangements.