Ester Martinez Obituary (1947 - 2022)

Ester Ayala Martinez gained her wings and passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022 at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, Ca. surrounded by her family. Ester was born on November 16, 1947 in Persall, Texas to Carmen and Dolores Ayala. She later moved with her family to Ripley, California where she grew up and all worked as migrant workers. Ester met and married Jose Martinez in 1974 and moved to Brawley where they began their life and had a son Jose Martinez Jr. (Joe). She worked for Gilroy Foods for over 50 years before medically retiring. She enjoyed cooking going to the casinos and spending time with her family, especially with her two grandsons Isaiah and Landen, her grandsons meant the world to her. They brought so much joy in her life she enjoyed watching them grow and play sports. Ester was preceded in death by her parents Carmen and Dolores Ayala her brothers Antonio and Raul Ayala. Ester is survived by her husband Jose Martinez Sr, Son Jose Jr. fiance Marisol Revuelta, grandchildren Isaiah and Landen Martinez, brothers Jose and Moses Ayala, sisters Olivia Castillo, Helen Araujo, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Monday January 16, 2023 from 6-9pm at Frye Chapel & Mortuary in Brawley, Ca. Rosary will be said at 7pm. Mass will commence at 10am on Tuesday January 17, 2023 at St. Margaret Mary Church in Brawley, Ca. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Brawley, Ca.