Juanita De La Rosa Martinez

July 13, 1949 - February 16, 2022

Juanita De La Rosa Martinez, age 72 of Humble entered into eternal rest on February 16, 2022. She was born on July 13, 1949 to Dioncio and Francisca De La Rosa in Houston, TX. Juanita is preceded in death by First Husband, Gabriel Yanez, Jr., Father, Dioncio Cavazos De La Rosa, Mother, Francisca Poncio De La Rosa, Brother, Tommy P. De La Rosa, Sister, Vera D. Rodriguez, Brother, Dan De La Rosa, Sister, Emily Trevino and Sister, Genivia Gonzales. She is survived by Husband, Salvador Martinez, Jr.; Two Daughters, Darlene D. Yanez, Samantha Martinez; Two Sons, Gabriel Yanez, III, David Yanez; Four Grandsons, Fernando Avila, III, David Yanez, II, Nathaniel Yanez, Matthew Yanez; Granddaughter, Faith Mikaela Yanez; Two Great-granddaughters, Isabel Avila, Ariana Avila; Great-grandson, Jordan Avila; Two Sisters, Mary Alvarado, Carolyn De La Rosa Hernandez. Juanita De La Rosa Yanez Martinez, who was affectionately known as Janie or baby Jane, fell in love when she was young and married Gabriel Yanez, Jr.; they eventually gave their hearts to the Lord at a young age. She would become a minister's wife and have three children Darlene, Gabriel III, and David. Unfortunately, Gabriel Yanez passed away in 1972, leaving Juanita to raise her three young children. As a single mother, She raised her young children to follow God and know how to pray. In 1976 she met Salvador Martinez, Jr., who loved her and her children with all his heart. The couple married, raising a blended family together with hard work and love. The following year they welcomed their daughter Samantha to the family. The couple had many happy years together until her recent passing. Juanita had wonderful life seeing her children grow and falling in love with her grandchildren. One of her biggest desires was to see her son David's four children, David, Nathaniel, Matthew, and Faith, graduate from High School. She was able to see all three boys graduate from Kingwood Park High School, and Faith will graduate this spring. She was also excited to see Nathaniel graduate from the University of Houston this past December and know that David will graduate from Texas State University in the spring. She was a wonderful mother, wife, sister, aunt, daughter, and grandparent-a woman of great faith and a mighty woman of prayer. She loved Jesus with all her heart. She loved simple things like road trips and great food, especially steaks. She missed her dad, mom, brothers, and sisters who passed before her. She especially missed her first love Gabriel Yanez Jr. whom she always remembered and talked about to everyone. Now she has joined them all in Heaven. Heaven is made better with mom now in the ranks. Thank you for all the prayers for the family and friends of Juanita De La Rosa Yanez Martinez. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Felix H. Morales Funeral Home, Houston, Texas with a Evening Service beginning at 6:00 pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, 10:00 am at Felix H. Morales Funeral Home. The Interment will follow at Hollywood Cemetery. Individuals at increased risk, sick or not feeling well should not attend the service. Please visit https://www.moralesfuneralhome.com/covid-19-updates/ for COVID-19 updates and regulations. All services are under the care of Morales Funeral Home. For any questions or concerns regarding the services for Juanita Martinez, please contact Morales Funeral Home at (713) 223-1167.