Gloria Hernandez Martinez, 62, passed away on February 7, 2016 surrounded by her family at her home in Aurora. She was born November 11, 1953, the daughter of Domingo M. and Aurora Perales Hernandez in Mexico.
Gloria married Samuel Martinez on November 13, 1970 in Aurora, IL. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Aurora where she was also a member of the Bunco Group.
She is survived by her husband Samuel; mother Aurora Hernandez; daughters Erica (Arthur Rodriguez) Martinez and Monica Martinez both of Aurora; grandchildren Dominique (Julian) Valadez of Montgomery, Alicia Renteria of Aurora, Jordan Rodriguez of Aurora, and Karina Jaquez of Aurora; great-grandson Liam Valadez; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gloria is preceded in death by her father Domingo Hernandez and a daughter Elaine Martinez.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Vitas Healthcare for their continuous care for Gloria.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 Douglas Road, Oswego, IL, 60543. An additional visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 10:45, followed by a funeral mass on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 11:00 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 620 5th Street, Aurora, IL, 60505. For more information www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com or call 630-554-3888.