Mrs. Christine Joann Martin's Obituary
Christine Anselmo Martin, age 67 of Santa Fe, Texas, passed away May 7, 2011, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer and heart problems. Chris was born in Galveston, Texas and was a graduate of Santa Fe High School. After graduating, she traveled the world with her husband during a 21-year Air Force career. Chris retired after 25 years as a Human Resource Officer at Lackland, AFB, San Antonio, Texas in 2000 and moved back to her hometown. Chris is preceded in death by her mother, Josephine (Calo) Anselmo; her father Michael (Pop) Anselmo, and sister Camilla Marie Anselmo. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, John C. Martin; daughter Rhonda Pool and husband Darrell Pool; two granddaughters Kelli and Leslie Pool; Sister Mayme Griffin Fitch and brothers Jerome Anselmo, Sr., Joe Anselmo and Roy Anselmo; as well as many nieces, nephews , uncles, cousins, and a host of friends. Chris was a very compassionate and generous person and touched the lives of everyone she knew. She was the "cruise director" of our large Italian family. Services will be held at South Park Funeral Home at 1310 North Main Street, Pearland, TX 77581; (281) 485-2711. Visitation to honor Chris' life will be Wednesday, May 11, 2011 from 5-8 p.m. with funeral services in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, May 12, at 3 p.m. Graveside service will follow at South Park Cemetery.
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