Cruz Martinez, 67, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away suddenly on January 30, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born in Robstown, Texas, to Francisco Martinez and Maria Ester Fernandez. Cruz was known for her no filter personality and her unwavering devotion to her family. She is survived by her loving children, Juan Jose Antonio Martinez, Amalia Martinez, and Marisol Beltran Aleman, as well as a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family asked that she be remembered for the joy she brought to others in life.