Audrey A. Martinez Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Audrey Martinez was born February 8, 1936 in Roseau, MN. and died peacefully at her home in Butte on July 12, 2015. Audrey is survived by her son; Ron Johnson, Butte Mt. grandson; Nicholas Johnson , (Jeanne),Warren Minnesota granddaughter; Kristin Scottsdale Arizona, great granddaughter Madison, Scottsdale Arizona Great granddaughter; Ashley Johnson, Great grandson Rudy Johnson Warren Minnesota. Niece; Kathy Lombardi Butte, Nephew; Larry Cotter Butte, niece Janie Pheu, Missoula Mt. and several nieces and nephews in Minnesota and Alaska. Sisters in Law; Mrs. Clifford (Fern) Severson of Roseau, MN. and Mrs. Elmer (Lois) Severson of Marshall Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her husband Fred Martinez, her parents: Edwin and Hannah Severson, brothers; Albert, Adolph, Clifford, Elmer & Harold Severson. Sisters; Violet Severson (Johnston) Margie Severson (Boyer) and Ruth Severson (Cotter). Audrey enjoyed gardening, and loved to spend time planting, cultivating and reaping the harvest of her labor. She was a devoted wife and homemaker. She loved spending time with family at Georgetown Lake, where she fished and camped for days and sometimes weeks at a time. She worked as a dietary assistant for a short time. She also was a waitress and manager of a restaurant in Chicago before moving to Butte in 1965 and in 1966 she married Fred Martinez, they were devoted to each other until Fred's death on August 1st of 2008. On July 12, 2015 Audrey was called home to be with her heavenly Father after losing her battle with cancer. A battle she fought with courage and dignity to the end. She was surrounded by family prior to and at her death. We will miss her friendly smile and the joy she brought to everyone she knew. Rest now in the loving arms of your Heavenly father, we miss you Mom, Grandma, Great grandma, Sister and Aunt. No services are planned. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Wayrynen~Richards Funeral Home of Butte.

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Audrey A. Martinez

February 8, 1936 - July 12, 2015