Elizabeth Martinez

Elizabeth Martinez, 76, passed away peacefully, on July 15, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. She was surrounded by her loving family as she made her journey to be at peace with her loved ones who have passed on before her.

Liz, as friends and family would call her, was the daughter of Linda and Rudy Martinez. She grew up and attended school in Gonzales, CA. She was the mother of two beautiful children Isaac Beane and Patricia Beane. She attended Gonzales High School and graduated in 1966, attended Hartnell College and later moved to the Bay Area where she would raise her family and become a Social Worker for the County of Santa Clara where she helped countless people. She was a big advocate for families and keeping them together.

Liz lived in California all of her life but decided to move to be with her son and his family in Ohio after retiring and the passing of her partner Paul. Living in Ohio, Liz was able to spend time with her grandchildren by taking them to the park, taking them to school, to the library, celebrating Ramadan and just enjoying being a grandmother. Her grandchildren made her happy, made her smile and she loved them with all her heart.

Liz is survived by her son Isaac Beane (Fatiha Salama), her grandchildren Aisha, Yasmeen, and Anas of Columbus, Ohio. Her brother Louie Martinez of Gonzales, her sisters Connie Martinez (Rodney) of Gonzales, and Jessica Longoria (Steve) of Soledad and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her daughter Patricia Beane, her life partner Paul, her mother Linda, her father Rudy and her brother Daniel.

Although we will miss all of the unique gifts she gave to the family over the years, all of the good times we shared and laughed together, we knew that it was her time to be with her daughter Patricia and all of her family and friends that have gone before her. Her time with us was precious and we will always have a place in our hearts for her. Aunt Liz would want us to live the rest of our lives for our loved ones.

Our family would like to thank all the doctors and all the nurses that cared for her when she was in the hospital receiving Chemotherapy and for the Hospice nurses that were making home visits.

A private burial service will be held in Ohio.

Published in King City Rustler · July 22, 2024