Maria Martinez-Smith, 88, of Santa Monica, California, passed Thursday, January 10, 2019. Maria was born to Ricardo Martinez, and Rosa Martinez, July 21, 1930.

Maria graduated from San Juan High in 1950. She married Carlos Smith in 1950, and they lived together in Santa Monica. Maria worked as a Nurse. She also volunteered as the Church Choir Director

Maria is survived by 10 children: Rosa Smith-Gutierrez (Ricardo Gutierrez ), Carl Smith (Kathrin Smith), Linda Smith-Williams (Christopher Williams ), Carol Smith-Johnson (Samuel Johnson), Santiago Smith (Beverly Smith), Diego Smith (Mary Smith), Hector Smith (Helena Smith), Jan Smith, Brandan Smith, and Jose Smith.   

Grandchildren: Mary Smith, Melissa Johnson, Jordan Smith, Conchita Smith, Kia Long, Karen Smith, Karla Smith-Jordan, Cairo Smith, Carl Smith Jr., James Williams, Horacio Smith, Willie Johnson, Carol Johnson, John Johnson, Kimberly Johnson, Rhonda Johnson, Rena Smith, Mary Smith.