ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: MARTINEZ, MIRTA MATEU 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Franklin Banner-Tribune, Morgan City Daily Review; St. Mary Parish, La. 

Published: 2 August 2012

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MARTINEZ, MIRTA MATEU 
Nov. 8, 1948 — July 31, 2012

Mirta Mateu Martinez passed away at her residence while surrounded by her 
loving family Tuesday, July 31, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. 

She was 63 years of age and a longtime resident of Morgan City. She was born on 
Nov. 8, 1948, in Havana.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 44 years, Miguel; her 
loving and devoted son, Roberto; her adoring sister, Elia Lusk; her loving 
brother, Luis Mateu; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel Mateu and Celestina Marcelina 
Mateu; and her son, Ricky Martinez.

Mirta always wore a beautiful smile on her face and had a positive uplifting 
outlook on life. Mirta was a gift of amazing strength and courage, and an 
inspiration to all who knew her. Her love for her family was the motivation and 
drive in her courageous battle against cancer. Mirta will be deeply missed and 
forever remembered by her family and wide circle of friends, whom supported her 
throughout her life and illness. Her family will be forever grateful for the 
support Mirta and her family received. Mirta took great comfort in the support 
given by the friends who loved her.

The family requests that visitation be observed Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, from 6 
p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Saturday, 
Aug. 4, 2012, beginning at 8 a.m. until the time of dismissal at Hargrave 
Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian burial will be observed Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, at 11 a.m. 
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City with 
graveside services following in the Morgan City Cemetery.

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