Elida

Martinez

Elida Martinez, 84, was born in Edcouch, Texas on July 1, 1941, to her father Usvaldo Olivo and her mother Enedina Garcia Olivo. She departed to Heaven to be with her Savior on April 26, 2026, in Burkburnett, Texas.

She is survived by her son, Alfredo Sosa Martinez, Jr., daughter, Carolyn Kelly Woodard, daughter Jennifer Gail Chavez and her husband Michael, as well as, 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 4 great, great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Enedina Salazar, Dora Sanchez, San Juanita Ferrales, and Florestella Aleman.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfredo Sosa Martinez, her parents, Usvaldo and Enedina, and siblings Evengelina Guzman and Gregorio Olivo.

While here with us, Elida was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She lived her life with an energy and passion that was truly rare. Everyone who knew her and loved her has a unique story and memory to share that described the traits of bravery, fearlessness, humor, fierceness of love and uncommon kindness. She was a fighter, survivor, and protector of the rarest form and one of our Lord's most precious gifts to us.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life at Calvary Baptist Church in Vernon, Texas on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 11:00 am