Maria O. Martin
March 18, 1950 - June 2, 2020
Maria O. Martin, 70, of Tehachapi, Calif., passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born on March 18, 1950 in Durango, Mexico to Miguel and Inez Avitia. Maria was a devoted wife and mother, an avid gardener and reader, and a big Star Trek fan. She also deeply enjoyed cooking. A longtime parishioner of St. Malachy Catholic Church, Maria loved the Lord. She was dedicated to her faith and was a worldly woman who was kind and caring to all. Maria was preceded in passing by her dear son, Christopher Martin, in 2018. She is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years, Gerald Martin; son, Micah Martin; and siblings, Rosa Bowers, Miguel Avitia, Jr.; Avel Avitia, Tony Avitia, and Francie Avitia. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Wood Family Funeral Service in Tehachapi, Calif. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Malachy Catholic Church, 407 West E Street, Tehachapi, Calif. 93561. Guests in attendance are required to wear face masks/coverings due to COVID-19 restrictions. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Maria’s memory to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Malachy Catholic Church. Also due to COVID-19 restrictions, Maria will be privately laid to rest at Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 East Bear Mountain Boulevard, Arvin, Calif. 93203.
Maria O. Martin, 70, of Tehachapi, Calif., passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born on March 18, 1950 in Durango, Mexico to Miguel and Inez Avitia. Maria was a devoted... View Obituary & Service Information