Our Dear Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt, Sister, and friend Edna Gabriella Slattery passed away peacefully in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 15, 2021. Edna Gabriella Martinez was the third child of Santanita and Agapito Martinez they had seven children all together. She was born in Raton, Taos, New Mexico on July 28, 1933. Grandma Edna was known by everyone to always have fresh chili, beans, and especially potatoes ready along with a hug for anyone who came to visit. When she was young she loved to embroider pillowcases as one of her hobbies, she loved to read Amish romance books, work on word search puzzles, watch Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. One of her dreams was to become an interior decorator, her house was so beautifully decorated, and welcoming to all who entered her home. She was an amazing cook and storyteller. She could tell you stories from when she was young living and working on a farm in Taos New Mexico with her family. She would tell stories of her childhood adventure growing up and raising her family. She could keep your interest for hours, she loved to talk about old times. Edna loved her children very much and sacrificed her time and love for each one of them. She was a wonderful grandmother and great grandmother and was proud of them, she loved them all.

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Edna Slattery is survived by her son Charles Whiteman( wife Camina) daughter Vicky Guy (husband Michael), son-in-law Marty Bright, daughter-in-law Margaret Whiteman and by her grandchildren Christopher DeJesus, Beckie Austin, Matthew Black, Kaiden Whiteman, Kalib Whiteman, Ethan Whiteman, Arianna Whiteman, Cory Bright, Joshua Whiteman, Brittney, Bridget and Brianna and her great grandchildren, by her sister's Margarita (Maggie) Gallegos and Fabiola (Faby) Montemayor.

“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself.”

Edna was preceded in death by her husband William Slattery, her sons Albert Whiteman, Gary Whiteman, Joseph Whiteman and daughter Darlene Bright. Her granddaughter Melanie Bright, grandsons Cameron Bright and Jason Bright. Her brothers Blas D. Martinez, Adonias (Tony) Martinez, John C. Martinez, Tobias (Toby)Martinez. United again with all those who have gone before her. As they celebrate the victorious day of their reunion in heaven. For all those who are left to feel the sorrow of our loss may God be with each of us and give us comfort as we mourn a beautiful angel who has fulfilled her mission on this earth and loved us dearly as we show our love in keeping her memory alive in our hearts. Until we meet again Edna Gabriella Slattery you will be treasured in all of our hearts.

Please join us at Saint Andrew Catholic Parish 11835 South 3600 West Riverton, UT 84065 on Thursday June 17th at 4:00 p.m. for church service and celebration of life for Edna Gabriella Slattery.