Juanita

Martinez

Juanita Martinez, age 74, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 in Paulding, OH surrounded by her loving family.

Juanita was born on February 17, 1951 in Riverhaven, IN. For 20 years, she worked as a bartender at Gaiety Bar, Lee's Place, and Family Traditions, all in Paulding. She loved crocheting and collecting elephants. Juanita loved nothing more than her family, especially her grandchildren. She selflessly spent her time being a caretaker for her mother and aunt. She was a member of the Paulding Eagles.

Juanita will be lovingly missed by her mother, Olga Rocha, Paulding, OH; sons: Guadalupe (Dawn) Martinez, Paulding, OH; James (Alyssa) Graves, Paulding, OH; daughter: Sophia (Rich) Mobley, Paulding, OH; sisters: Kathy (Wesley) Goings, Latty, OH; Mary Goings, Paulding, OH; Elena (Michael) Davis, Springfield, MO; 8 grandchildren: Dayne, Breanne, Georgina, Guadalupe, Kayden, Chloe, Elizabeth, and Morgan: 13 great grandchildren: Royal, Epperly, Zayne, Gabby, Kynslei, Milo, Lupe, Dallas, Karter, Willie, Lyla, AJ, Gabe, and one on the way, Hudson.

Juanita was preceded in death by her fathers, Gregorio Amaro and Warren Lucas; daughter, Georgina Graves; sister, Joanna Martinez.

A memorial service will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Den Herder Funeral Home. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Paulding Memorial Cemetery.

Calling hours will be from 5:00 P.M. until time of services on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made in Juanita's memory to Paulding County Relay for Life.