Norma Elaine Martinez died unexpectedly November 22, 2021 at home in Stockton, California. She was born April 30, 1945 in Pueblo Colorado, she was the daughter of Lewis O Snow and Beatrice Clements. Norma had 3 siblings; Lorena Fletcher, Lewis Snow and Eddie Snow.

Norma was married to the love of her life, Wilbert Joseph Martinez, for 59 years. Together they had 4 children; Cheryl Martinez, Randy Martinez, Sherry Martinez and Robert Martinez; Samuel Cardenas and Roman Servey her two son-in-Laws as well as her daughter in law Elizabeth Martinez were also dearly loved by Norma. She had 9 grandchildren; Derek Martinez, Thomas Martinez, Steven Ritchie, Leilani Hendrickson, Raelyn Martinez, Serena Martinez, Sarah Lin, Stephanie Detmering and Rodney Hendrickson II. She also has 9 great grandchildren; Sophia Martinez, Rodney Hendrickson III, Cecilia Martinez, Destiny Hendrickson, Devin Martinez, Gianni Canchola, Gabrielle Hendrickson, Sebastian Ritchie, Xiomara Hendrickson.

Norma was the Pillar of her family and is going to be missed dearly. She enjoyed having all of her family together and cooking a variety of meals for them. Norma loved her Disney movies and had a large collection, she also enjoyed listening to her music, she had a wide range of music she enjoyed. In her down time she would be found coloring or doing her crossword puzzles while watching her old westerns. Every night before bed, she would say her prayers, all while wishing nothing but happiness for those she loved.

Norma will always be remembered as the warm, whole-hearted woman that everyone loved and cherished. She was filled with nothing but love and light; the kindness of her heart touched all of those around her, from the day she graced this earth til the day she departed.