Martha Teresa Franco-Claye

Martha Teresa Franco Claye passed away on November 8, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on November 24, 1956, Martha will be remembered with love by all who knew her and by the family whose lives she touched so deeply.

She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Claye, and by her children, Abel Vega, Lorraine Varela, and Amanda Vega. She is also survived by her sisters, Katie Rodriguez and Grace Aldaco. Their love, shared memories, and enduring bond stand as a lasting tribute to the place Martha held in their hearts.

Martha was preceded in death by her father, Antonio Franco Jr.; her mother, Cecilia Lopez; her brother, Antonio Franco III; and her sisters, Bertha Franco and Frances Rivera. She now rests in the memory of those who went before her and in the continuing love of those who remain to honor her life.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Homes - Americas, 9521 North Loop, El Paso, Texas 79907. A rosary will be held there that evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 131 S Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, Texas 79907.

Martha Teresa Franco Claye will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends. May her memory bring comfort to those who mourn her and peace to all who gather to celebrate her life.