Rafaela Martinez obituary: Rafaela Martinez's Obituary, Orlando
In Memory Of
Rafaela "Mima" Martinez
1943 - 2019
In Memory Of
Rafaela "Mima" Martinez
1943 - 2019
Rafaela was born on November 16, 1943 in Moca, PR; daughter of the late Mateo and Irma Hernandez. She was an entrepreneur who had an artistic touch. She was a ceramics maker who custom made vases and flowers by hand. Rafaela was also a wonderful cook; she was a baker who specialized in desserts for several area Spanish restaurants. Most of all, she will be remembered by her family as an amazing mother, grandmother, and sister.
She is survived by her son, Julio Jimenez; her three daughters, Lisa Hernandez, Elisabet Tanner, and Noemi Cabrera; Grandchildren, Gabriel Hernandez, Daniella Hernandez, Julio Jimenez, Jr., Aiden Tanner, Julian Cabrera, and Tyler Tanner; two brothers, Wilfredo Hernandez, and Jose Hernandez; and two sisters, Nancy Santiago, and Raquel Sudol.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Pablo Martinez, Sr.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 7, 2019 at 7:00 pm at Faith Assembly of God - Stephen Chapel, 9307 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, Florida 32825, with Pastor Gerson Torres, officiating.
Visitation will be at the chapel on Friday, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Graveside services will be on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 10:00 am Greenwood Cemetery, 1603 Greenwood St, Orlando, FL.
To share your memories of Mima or leave a special condolence message for her family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Rafaela was born on November 16, 1943 in Moca, PR; daughter of the late Mateo and Irma Hernandez. She was an entrepreneur who had an artistic touch. She was a ceramics maker who custom made vases and flowers by hand. Rafaela was also a wonderful cook; she was a baker who specialized in desserts for several area Spanish restaurants. Most of all, she will be remembered by her family as an amazing mother, grandmother, and sister.
She is survived by her son, Julio Jimenez; her three daughters, Lisa Hernandez, Elisabet Tanner, and Noemi Cabrera; Grandchildren, Gabriel Hernandez, Daniella Hernandez, Julio Jimenez, Jr., Aiden Tanner, Julian Cabrera, and Tyler Tanner; two brothers, Wilfredo Hernandez, and Jose Hernandez; and two sisters, Nancy Santiago, and Raquel Sudol.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Pablo Martinez, Sr.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 7, 2019 at 7:00 pm at Faith Assembly of God - Stephen Chapel, 9307 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, Florida 32825, with Pastor Gerson Torres, officiating.
Visitation will be at the chapel on Friday, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Graveside services will be on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 10:00 am Greenwood Cemetery, 1603 Greenwood St, Orlando, FL.
To share your memories of Mima or leave a special condolence message for her family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Friday, June 7, 2019 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Faith Assembly of God - Stephen Chapel, 9307 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32825
Service
Friday, June 7, 2019 at 7:00pm
Faith Assembly of God - Stephen Chapel, 9307 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32825
Interment
Greenwood Cemetery
1603 Greenwood St, Orlando, FL 32801
E. Orlando Chapel (407-277-4227) is assisting the family
E. Orlando Chapel (407-277-4227) is assisting the family