Minerva Martinez

Minerva Martinez, age 92, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Monday, June 4, 2007 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law south of Atlantic. Minerva was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, March 4, 1915 the daughter of Juan Pedro and Jacinta (Roman) Martinez. She graduated from high school, went on to a Polytechnic College and then to the University of Michigan for Social Worker Training. For many years she taught in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. When she was 70, Minerva also received her Masters in Library Science from the University of Albany in New York. She married Carlos Roman Alvarado in 1955. She was a member of a Presbyterian Church in Puerto Rico, and in recent years, attended the Evangelical Free Church in Atlantic, Iowa. One of her passions was collecting dolls and she delighted in showing them to all who visited. Minerva was a people person and enjoyed being with friends and family. Although she spent many years in Iowa she continued to love and to visit her homeland, Puerto Rico. We will remember her best for her love of children, and passion for her family. Minerva will be missed by her daughter, Minerva Seehusen and husband Alan of Atlantic; her grandchildren, Don Seehusen of Omaha, NE, Anna Roland and husband Spencer of Atlantic, Katie Seehusen of Atlantic and David Seehusen of Atlantic; and extended family and friends.She was preceded in death by her husband Carlos Alvarado; her parents, Juan Pedro and Jacinta, her sisters, Palmira, Provi, and Rosario; and her brother Pedro.Funeral InformationIN REMEMBRANCEMinerva MartinezBorn March 4, 1915 in Arecibo, Puerto RicoENTERED INTO RESTJune 4, 2007At the age of 92 years, 3 monthsFUNERAL SERVICESaturday June 9, 200711:00 AMEvangelical Free Church, Atlantic, IowaOFFICIATINGPastor Terry Schoenfeld Evangelical Free ChurchAtlantic, IowaMUSICAL SELECTIONSAncient WordsGreat Is Thy FaithfulnessIt Is Well- Sung by MusiciansA Solas con Jesus (In the Garden) - Sung by MusiciansMUSICIANSAnna Roland Katie SeehusenHeidi Hinman Buffy BarrsFLOWER COMMITTEERoger and Denise Breach Cindy and Dick NicholsFrank and Debbie Kolts Roger and Madelene RichertLUNCHEONMinerva's family invites you to join them for a luncheon, in the church, following the service.INTERMENTThe committal will take place in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.