On Friday, December 1st, 2023, Betty A. Martinez, a loving and caring Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend. She passed away at the age of 81 peacefully in her home. She was predeceased by her Spouse Manuel S. Martinez by 5 1/2 months and her Brother Raul F. Añibarro by 1 year and 9 1/2 months. She resided in Rochester, New York. Born in Santiago, Chile to Raul Añibarro and Ana Añibarro-Aranda.
She married her childhood sweetheart. Knowing her Spouse Manuel since they were 12 & 13 years old. She was married just short of 53 years. Their relationship and romance was beautiful to witness. They were inseparable. She loved her younger Brother Raul very much. She was his protector. They always did things together and at any hour they enjoyed a cup of coffee or tea with good conversation.
Her strength, wisdom, knowledge, humor, hard work, and love will never be forgotten. She was always there. A nurturer and matriarch of her family. She was profoundly Catholic and very spiritual. A good friend to many. She was beautiful inside and out. She was always well dressed. She was a classy lady. Her support and encouragement were endless. You could go to her to discuss anything, receive advice, or help.
She loved to travel. She was very active, energetic, and spunky. She enjoyed shopping and going to the Spa. She frequently dined at many local restaurants and loved attending performances.
She had a beautiful smile. She was a proud Mother to Peggy and Evelyn. She was a proud Grandmother to Delancey, Danyon, Declan, and Aliyana. She was present in every aspect of their lives. She was happy and loved to dance especially dancing to Rock ‘n’ Roll and Chilean La Cueca with her spouse Manuel.
She loved her Golden Retrievers Reina, Henry, Finn, and cat Stevie.
She is survived by her Daughter, Peggy Hobbs, Spouse Michael Hobbs, and her Grandsons, Delancey, Danyon, and Declan Hobbs. Daughter Evelyn Martinez, Spouse Reynier Ordunez, and her Granddaughter Aliyana Ordunez. Brother-in-Law, William Martinez, Spouse Marisol Martinez-Solis, and their Children Marisol G. Martinez-Huang and Andres Martinez. Nephew, Roger Rouse. Niece, Linda Kelly, Spouse Sean Kelly, and their children Michael, Aiden, and Lillian Kelly. Loved by many families and friends in Rochester, Florida, Chile, Venezuela, Peru, Spain, and especially the Ruiz Family in Canada. She will live in our hearts and memories forever.
In lieu of flowers, her family welcomes Wegmans gift cards to be mailed at 44 Beaufort Street, Rochester, NY 14620.
Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 16th, 2023, 9:00 AM at St. Louis Church, 64 S Main St., Pittsford, NY 14534.
Inurnment 11:00 AM at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in the All-Saints Mausoleum – Holy Spirit section, 2461 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14612.
Lunch Reception 1:00 PM to follow after Inurnment at home residence 44 Beaufort St. Rochester, NY 14620.
All are welcome to honor our beloved mother.
Mis mas sentidas condolencias por el sensible fallecimiento, de la tía Betty.
Que Dios la tenga en su santo reino.
Un gran abrazo a la familia.
Betty was an absolutely amazing woman. Her and Manuel were the best neighbors I could ask for. All of you! You have all meant so much to my dad and I in this lifetime. She was always so excited, and so welcoming. Her hugs always made you feel at ease ❤️
I am devastated that time went so quickly and the opportunity to share my love for her, with her, passed with all the “tomorrow”’s. So please, know that in her stead.
Love you all!
The most selfless, loving and nurturing mother I was blessed to have.
You are greatly missed Mama.
Your loving daughter,
Peggy💔😔😘
I am so sorry for your immense loss. She was so dedicated to her family and had such a kind presence. I’m holding you all in the light, and I hope the many wonderful memories you shared lift you up and offer some peace.