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Martha Jaynes Obituary
Martha was a wonderful and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She had the gift of gab and there was never a stranger she hadn't met, she was a generous woman. Martha loved all people and had a genuine concern for them all.
Martha was a Durango political activist and frequent campaign contributor.
Martha was involved in local political and education issues, leading an effort to provide "quality" ESL (English as Second Language) programs within the School District. Through various key education programs and strategic political advocacy Martha helped advance the educational attainment of Hispanics.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Kate Serna, her brother Alex Serna and her first husband, Eugene Enriquez.
She is survived by her second husband Wilton Jaynes, brother Steve Serna, sister Josephine Sequra, son Mathew Enriquez (and daughter-in-law Lori Enriquez) of Grand Junction, CO, daughters Wendy Butler of Durango, CO and Jeannie Killebrew (and son-in-law Matt Killebrew) of Denver, CO, six grandchildren and a loving extended family. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:00 am Friday June 19, 2015 at Durango's Cowboy Church at 2601 25th and Junction Street, Durango, CO. Interment to follow at Greenmount Cemetery.
In lieu of gifts or memorials, the family has requested people become organ donors.
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Jana & Barry Hanstedt
June 19, 2015
Deepest sympathy for Mathew, Wendy and Jeanne Ann. Your Mom was a force for good as long as I knew her. She gave her heart and soul to improve Durango over the years.
Our hearts ache for you all. May she fly free of her pain now.
Lory J
June 18, 2015
My condolences to the family. My prayers are with you during this time of grief. I will miss Martha. She was a wonderful woman and mother.
June 16, 2015
I knew Martha many years ago in Durango. She had spirit and fire. Martha was a caring woman who inspired me. I am so sorry and will miss her. She loved her children and her community. Bless Martha for all her good works. Sweetie Marbury Durango City Council
June 15, 2015
i remember martha well, she was quite the spitfire and i enjoyed talking to her very much. She really was a remarkable woman and sorry to hear of her passing.
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