Irene Martinez Valdez, 68, of Lubbock passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023. She was born on November 5, 1954, in Slaton, Texas to Alfredo and Trinidad (Cardona) Martinez. Irene was a fisty firecracker who kept everyone on their toes and full of laughter, she will be missed by all that knew her. She loved spending time with her family and watching movies.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Michael Valdez, Lisa Chavez, Pedro Escamilla, Jr., John Escamilla, and Geneva Escamilla; thirteen grandchildren, and five great grandchildren; siblings, Otilio Martinez, Juan Martinez, Dominga Martinez, and Carmen Martinez.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Alfredo and Trinidad Martinez, husband Pedro Escamilla, Sr; son, James Issac Martinez; siblings, Jose Angel Martinez, Elisa Flores, Mary Ann De La Rosa, and Josie Ellis.

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 21, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 5:00 p.m. at House of Angels Funeral Home Chapel 1928 34th Street, Lubbock, Texas. Funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church 705 S. 4th Street, Slaton, Texas, with burial to follow in the Englewood Cemetery.

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