Isabel Martinez, 71, of Thonotosassa, and formerly of Rochester, New York, died July 21, 2016.
She was born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. She was the owner of Isabel’s Grocery Store in Rochester. She was a member of Heaven’s Gate Christian Church in Seffner, where she was a firm column of faith. She loved her family and was a wonderful wife, mom, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed cooking, camping, bowling and gardening.
She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Jose Martinez; children, Carlos Velez, George Velez, German Franco Jr., Isabel Batista (Santos) and Reynaldo Velez; brothers, Jose A. Vega (Norma), Edward Vega (Anna) and Pastor Jose E. Perez (Minerva); and grandchildren, Adrian, Jovanie, Francheska and Gabriel.
A celebration of life was held July 23, at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City. Committal followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens in Plant City.
Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.