Angelina Martinez Briones

Angelina Briones, age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at her home in Madera. Angelina was born on April 25, 1923 in San Antonio, Texas to Calletano and Maria Martinez. Angelina was a resident of Madera for more than 70 years. She was a member of St. Joachim’s Catholic Church in Madera, and worked in her later years as a Representative for Avon for over 15 years. Angelina loved to cook for her family and read books in her spare time. She always kept a neat home throughout her life.

Angelina was preceded in death by her parents, her two brothers Mencho Martinez and Calletano Martinez, her four sisters Juanita Martinez, Benita Trevino, Felicitas and Francisca Martinez, her son Felix Nombrano, and her grandson Michael Nombrano.

Angelina is survived by her husband of 41 years Juan Briones of Madera, her two sons Julian Nombrano of Bakersfield and Fred and his wife Juanita Nombrano of Idaho, and her two daughters Olga Bermuded of Madera and Esmeralda “Ezzie” and her husband John Garcia of Madera. Angelina also leaves behind fourteen grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM with Recitation of the Rosary beginning at 6:00 PM at Jay Chapel in Madera.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 1:00 PM at St. Joachim Catholic Church in Madera.

Interment immediately following at Calvary Cemetery in Madera.