Dec 29, 2025

Dianna Martinez February 10, 1945-December 26, 2025

Posted Dec 29, 2025 7:19 PM

Dianna Lee Martinez, 80, of St. Joseph, passed away December 26, 2025.  Dianna was born February 10, 1945 in Westfield, MA, to Paul William and Shirley Mae (Smith) Manos.

She married Abel Martinez, Jr. on November 1, 1963, and he survives.  Also surviving are children, Penny Kay Badgett (Fred), Paul Martinez (Barbara), Chris Martinez, and Laura Martinez; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren;  brothers Gary Manos and John Manos.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a son Abel Martinez III.

Dianna was a homemaker for most of her life.  She enjoyed cooking and making candies during the holiday season.

Visitation will be Tuesday , December 30, 2025 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.  Private family inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

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