Martha Sierra Espericueta died suddenly on Feb. 21, 2014 at Whidbey General Hospital, Coupeville at the age of 72. She was born Oct. 8, 1941 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Nicanor and Gregoria Espericueta.

Martha spent her first 18 years in Corpus Christi before moving to Dallas-Fort Worth. She worked and raised her family in Dallas-Fort Worth. She had been a nursing home caregiver for much of her life. Seven years ago, she moved to Oak Harbor to be with her son Carlo and his family. Martha was a member of the Church on the Rock of Oak Harbor.

Martha is survived by three children: Carlo Aguilar of Oak Harbor, Clemente Aguilar of Grand Prairie, Texas and Karizza Shook of Ft. Worth, Texas and by six grandchildren: Antonio, Selina, Erika and Jessica Aguilar, Vivian Shook and Jesus Aguilar.

Cremation was held with private family inurnment. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories and condolences utilizing the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com