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Placida Martinez, 84

August 15, 2022

Placida Martinez, 84, of Lancaster passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Seferino Martinez and Basilisa Fontanez.
She spent most of her life raising her family.
Placida loved the House of Worship. She also enjoyed nature, gardening, bingo, traveling and music, but most of all spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children: Carmen, Iris, Wanda, Angel, Jorge, and Ivelis. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lucy, infant son, Juan Alberto, brothers, Eustaquio and Carlos and sisters, Herminia and Isabel.
Family and friends will be received from 12-2PM followed by a Prayer Service at 2PM on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St, Lancaster, PA 17602. Interment will be in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Flowers will be received for the service

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August 19, 2022

My condolences to the family. It was an honor knowing her, she was fun to be with. I even enjoyed dancing with her. And I hope she is dancing salsa in heaven with the angels. Que descanse en Paz!

August 19, 2022

For the family
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. 
Rest in heaven Grandma you will be greatly missed. 

August 19, 2022

I will miss Placida and the things she used to do to make us laugh, she always wanted a smile on our faces. To the family, be strong, keep her memories alive through everything you do daily, and take care of each other, you know its what she would have wanted, to see the family in harmony and peace. Rest in peace placida. Angel and Family.

August 19, 2022

I miss you Mom. It was an honor and a privilege to be your daughter. I love you🧡🧡🌻
Wanda

August 18, 2022

My deepest condolences to the family. prayers and RIP Placida 🙏

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Saturday, August 20, 2022
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
414 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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Lancaster, PA 17602
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