Dolores Martinez Correa

Dolores Martinez Correa, Born March 28, 1947, called to Heaven May 16, 2022 Dolores was born to Petronilo & Lorenza Martinez. She was a native Austinite and grew up in East Austin. Growing up her Dad gave her the nickname “Smiley” but the “Cuates” Robert & Rudy could not pronounce smiley, so they called her Molly but with a Spanish accent it became “Moly” and that is how she was known. To several relatives she was still called “Moly.” Many summers she would travel to Wisconsin with her family as migrant workers to work in the factories. She graduated from Johnston High School, and as she would say “Go Rams!” Dolores loved to dance, she met the love of her life, Jesse in 1966 at a dance and their love for each other grew into a marriage and a family. She had so many memories of growing up in Austin and what it used to be, taking her down Burnet Road she would always point out the location of Shoppers World where she worked as a teenager. She could point out landmarks across the city and could get you from North to South using all the back roads to avoid I-35 traffic. Her mind and memory were sharp, even with her large Martinez family, she remembered all her nieces and nephews and could name them all by each sibling and in age order. Dolores had an eye for flowers, she worked at The Party House for several years learning the craft and using it for many celebratory occasions. She worked for the State of Texas and retired from Texas Employment Commission now known as Texas Workforce Commission to enjoy her time with her Grandchildren. As the years progressed, she would become a loving caretaker for her husband Jesse until his passing. She loved to visit her Sister in Wisconsin, loved to go with family to gamble at Winstar, play cards on Saturday at Uncle Alex’s house, watch her Korean dramas on her iPad and play her many games of Words with Friends. Those of you who had multiple games know she was an avid player and played to win. She was also known for her homemade tortillas and Chicken Mole and did hear a time or two, Mole by Moly. In November of 2021 she was diagnosed with Cancer and that is when the fight began. Through radiation and chemotherapy, she held her head up and continued to fight. It was a tough battle and after several months she succumbed to the illness. We are grateful to all of those who reached out and offered a helping hand and the many prayers that were sent to her and to the family. Each person held a special place in her heart. We would like to thank Dr. Sylvia Jaramillo, Marisol Diaz and all the Nurses and staff at Texas Oncology and the staff at Hospice Austin for their care, compassion and understanding during the difficult time. Healthcare workers are truly Angels on Earth. Dolores is preceded in death by her Husband, Jesse Correa, parents Petronilo Martinez and Lorenza Sustaita Martinez, Son Daniel Martinez, Sisters Mary Segura, Antonia Pina, Rita Martinez, Brothers Augustine Martinez and Santiago Martinez. Dolores is survived by Daughters Melissa Correa, Lorie Falcon (Robert), Son Jesse Correa (Cynthia), Grandchildren, Ryan, Joseph, Jesika, Olivia, Gabriel & Leticia, Sister Janie Perez (Vicente), Brothers Pete Martinez (Jany) and Frank Martinez (Francis) and many nieces and nephews. Dolores was special to so many people and that love she has been shown is unprecedented. To the nieces, she loved you like daughters and best friends, hold that close to your heart as she held it to hers. To Ryan, Joseph, Jesika, Olivia, Gabe & Leticia, Grandma loves you forever. So, as you look out the window and see the trees waving in the wind, a cardinal flying by or you get that notification on your phone think of it as Dolores saying “Salanghaeyo” and “Annyeong” which is Korean for I Love You and Goodbye. Until we meet again, she is now dancing with Dad in Heaven to her favorite song by Little Joe. Romans 14:8 If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. In Lieu of Flowers donations may be made to: Hospice Austin (https://www.hospiceaustin.org/get-involved/donate/donation-form/) or St. Vincent DePaul (https://ssvpusa.org/donate/)

Dolores Martinez Correa

March 28, 1947 - May 16, 2022