Margaret Martinez, age 89, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Parkview Gardens in Racine.  Margaret (Margarita) was born June 10, 1935, in Crystal City, Texas, the daughter of Juan and Maria Gutierrez Rodriguez.  On June 28, 1956, Margaret married Robert Martinez in Crystal City, Texas.  At a very young age Margaret learned the value of hard work, as a migrant worker coming to Wisconsin in the 60’s with 6 children, she learned very quickly what it was to work hard with care and love without condition.  She became a great cook and a strong person as well as a great mom.  She truly loved her children; they were everything to her.  Margaret will be deeply missed by her children Mario (Martha Lomeli) Martinez, Ruben Martinez and Rose H. Martinez.  She will also be missed by a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with her siblings Irma Gonzales, Jacinta Gonzales, Janie Jimenez, Albert Jimenez, Arthur Jimenez and Freddy Jimenez.    She will also be missed by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her sons John Martinez and Jose Martinez and daughter Diana Ballantyne.

A memorial service for Margaret will be held on Tuesday, May 20,2025 at 5:00 P.M. at Strouf Funeral Home in Racine. The family will receive guests in the funeral home on Tuesday , May 20,2025 from 4:00 P.M. until the start of service.