Janet Laurie Martinez (Pura), 70 of King City passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 in Salinas with her family by her side.  Janet was born April 30, 1953 in Merced, Calif.

Janet grew up raising horses. She enjoyed riding and was a Salinas Valley Fair Hostess.  She was a King City High School Graduate.

Janet was married to Jim Stanford for 13 years.  They had two children, Jamie (Stanford) Morrison and Melinda "Jill" (Stanford) Morris.  She then married Frank Martinez and they were together for 30+ years.

Janet's past employments included being a bookkeeper and manager for the San Lucas Truck Stop for about 20 years as well as Paso Robles Truck Stop and Suarez Trucking.  She was Secretary for the Salinan Indian Tribal Council.

Janet loved to gamble from time to time and enjoyed going to the casinos and music concerts.  She loved Elvis Presley, shopping on line, and watching baseball.  The Oakland A's were her team.  She even has a Willie Mays autographed baseball.

Janet is survived by her daughters, Jamie Morrison, and Jill Morris; grandchildren, James Morris, Kaitlynn Salvagno, Emily Carota, Olivia Carota; brother, Randy Pura, and sister, Nancy Pura.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the charity of your choice in remembrance of Janet.

SERVICE INFORMATION:

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Eddington Funeral Services Chapel.

For more information, please contact Eddington Funeral Services, (831)385-5400, 429 Bassett St., King City.