Carmen Enriquez Martinez

Birth: April 11, 1939 | Died: September 16, 2025

Carmen Martinez of Orange, California, passed away on September 16, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Santa Rita, New Mexico on April 11, 1939, Carmen lived a vibrant life, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her. Carmen was a loving and caring woman who put everyone else first. Whether it was family or friends, she made it her mission to check in and make sure everyone felt cared for.

She was a loving mother to her daughter, Diana de Jesus, and a proud grandmother to Nancy Salamanca, Vanessa Salamanca, Jose Salamanca, Eric Valdez, and Nicole Rainone. Her family was the center of her world, and she poured her heart into supporting them with unshakable devotion. While Carmen was known for her nurturing spirit, she also had a playful, sassy side that brought joy and laughter into every room she entered. She knew how to lighten a mood with a quick remark, but also when to be serious, offering wisdom when it was needed most. Her no-nonsense honesty was as much a part of her as her laughter and hugs.

Carmen’s life was a testament to the power of love, family, and resilience. Though she is no longer with us in body, her spirit lives on in the countless lives she touched, the lessons she taught, and the memories we hold dear.

She will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.