Marta Victoria Martínez Gutiérrez

Born February 8, 1936 in San Jose de los Ramos, Cuba
Departed June 14, 2023 in Palm Bay, Florida

Dr. Marta Victoria Martínez Gutiérrez was born in San José de los Ramos, Cuba on February 8, 1936 to the late Mario Martínez and Victoria Gutíerrez. During her childhood she attended various schools in Matanzas, and proceeded to complete her high school education at Colegio La Progresiva in Cárdenas. She attended the University of Havana, where she studied odontology. Marta married Dr. Raimundo Dante in 1958. In 1959, due to political unrest in Cuba, they moved to Maracaibo, Venezuela, where they kept a successful dental practice. The family moved to Puerto Rico in 1967, where she graduated from the University of Puerto Rico, School of Dentistry in 1969. She practiced dentistry on the island until her retirement in 2004, when she moved to Melbourne, Florida.

Marta was a devout daughter, mother, grandmother and loyal friend. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Puerto Rico, where she was honored to reach the level of Elder. She contributed to her community through her work with her church, including various kinds of volunteering and providing dental services free of charge to those in need.

Marta is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law: Rebeca Dante Vascimini and Pat Vascimini; Maria Dante Zisman and David Zisman; granddaughters Gabi Vascimini, Ava Zisman and Sofía Zisman, her niece Julianize Martínez, and other members of the family.

Marta passed away on June 14, 2023. Her memorial service is at 11:00 am on July 8, 2023 at Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home; the funeral will take place at Flagler Memorial Park in Miami, Florida on July 10, 2023 at 1:00 pm.

May she rest in peace.

La Dra. Marta Victoria Martínez Gutiérrez nació el 8 de Febrero de 1936 en San José de los Ramos, Cuba. Fueron sus padres Mario Martínez Sousa y Victoria Gutiérrez. Hizo sus primeros estudios en distintos pueblos de la provincia de Matanzas, pasando al Colegio La Progresiva de Cárdenas a estudiar bachillerato. Luego se trasladó a la Havana donde estudió odontología en la Universidad de la Havana. Se casó con el Dr. Raimundo Dante en 1958 y por razones políticas, ambos se trasladaron a Maracaibo, Venezuela. Luego de revalidar como dentista trabajó varios años en dicha ciudad. La familia se mudó a Puerto Rico, donde de nuevo Marta revalidó sus estudios y ejerció exitosamente su profesión hasta el año 2004, cuando se jubiló y estableció residencia en Melbourne, Florida.

Marta nos deja un legado de buen ejemplo, tenacidad, y amor al prójimo. Excelente hija, madre, abuela y fiel amiga. Su dedicación a extender sus servicios a quien los necesitara nos hace reconocer su gran amor al prójimo. Marta fué miembra activa de la Iglesia Presbiteriana Unida de Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, donde tuvo el honor de ser Anciana Gobernante.

Marta falleció el 14 de Junio del 2023, en Melbourne, Florida y le sobreviven sus hijas y yernos: Rebeca Dante Vascimini y Pat Vascimini, y Maria Dante Zisman y David Zisman. Sus nietas Gabi Vascimini, Ava Zisman y Sofía Zisman. Su sobrina Julianize Martínez, primos y demás familiares.

El servicio en su memoria será el 8 de Julio de 2023, a las 11:00 am en la funeraria Brownlie-Maxwell, 1010 Palmetto Avenue en Melbourne, Florida. Sus cenizas seran trasladadas al cementerio Flagler Memorial Park, 5301 W Flagler Street, en Miami, Fl donde se oficiará su funeral el 10 de Julio de 2023 a la 1:00 pm.

En lugar de flores, por favor considere un donativo a la Iglesia Westminster. ipwbpr.org

En paz descanse.

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Adriana Power from Indialantic, Fl.
June 27, 2023
Recordando siempre a mi querida amiga Marta y todos los agradables momentos que compartimos. Mi sentido pésame a sus hijas, nietas y familia. Descanse en Paz.
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