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Martha Calleja-Gil

May 21, 1937 — February 20, 2026

Elkin

Martha Calleja-Gil, 89, passed away on February 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 21, 1937, in Cuajinicuilapa, Guerrero, to Sebastian Calleja and Longina Gil.

Martha was a strong and devoted woman. As a single mother, she raised her children while working tirelessly to provide for them, demonstrating unwavering determination and sacrifice.

In her free time, Martha enjoyed knitting and watching women’s UFC fights, hobbies that reflected both her creativity and spirited personality.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents; eight siblings; and six children: Rosa, Alejadrino, Alva, Jesus, Elias, and Alberto; and granddaughter Rubicela Vargas

Martha is survived by her children: Nohelia Bravo Calleja; Manuel Bravo Calleja; Martin Calleja-Gil and wife (Marbella); Fidel Rodriguez Calleja and wife (Lucia); and Mauricio Rodriguez Calleja. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Oscar “Flaco” Vargas Cisneros and wife (Maria); Jose- Luis “Cheli” Vargas Cisneros and two children; Irais “Gorda” Vargas Cisneros and husband (Jesus); Humberto “Tito” Vargas Cisneros and wife (Zaidy); Omar Rodriguez and two children; Fernando “Guero” Rodriguez and nine children; Janeidy Bravo- Mendoza and husband (Miguel) and three children; Jaqueline Bravo and son; Jade Bravo; Martin Jr. Calleja and daughter; Brenda Calleja and husband (Guillermo) and three children; Daniel Calleja; Jonathan Rodriguez; Christopher Rodriguez; and Isaura Rodriguez.

Her Great Grandchildren include: Cinthia Vargas, Brandon Vargas, Roselyn Vargas, Sebastián Vargas, Maydelin Cortez Ruiz, Jolitzy Cortez Ruiz, Osmar Vargas Ruiz, Elisa Vargas Ruiz, Maurice Vargas, Michaela Vargas, Dominick Mendoza.

Her grandnephews, Jesus “Chuy” Balanzar Juanico Calleja and Felix Anorve Juanico, as well as her grandniece, Reyna Hernandez Juanico, will miss her dearly.

Martha’s legacy lives on through the many lives she touched. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

A funeral service will be conducted Monday, February 23, at 4:00, at the Elkin Funeral Service Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior at Elkin Funeral Service.

Martha Calleja-Gil, de 89 años, falleció el 20 de febrero de 2026, rodeada de su amorosa familia. Nació el 21 de mayo de 1937 en Cuajinicuilapa, Guerrero, hija de Sebastián Calleja y Longina Gil.

Martha era una mujer fuerte y entregada. Como madre soltera, crió a sus hijos mientras trabajaba incansablemente para mantenerlos, demostrando una determinación y sacrificio inquebrantables.

En su tiempo libre, a Martha le gustaba tejer y ver peleas femeninas en UFC, aficiones que reflejaban tanto su creatividad como su personalidad enérgica.

Martha fue precedida en la muerte por sus padres; ocho hermanos; y seis hijos: Rosa, Alejadrino, Alva, Jesús, Elías y Alberto; y su nieta Rubicela Vargas

A Martha le sobreviven sus hijos: Nohelia Bravo Calleja; Manuel Bravo Calleja; Martin Calleja-Gil y su esposa (Marbella); Fidel Rodríguez Calleja y su esposa (Lucía); y Mauricio Rodríguez Calleja. También le sobreviven sus nietos: Oscar "Flaco" Vargas Cisneros y su esposa (María); Jose- Luis "Cheli" Vargas Cisneros y dos hijos; Irais "Gorda" Vargas Cisneros y su marido (Jesús); Humberto "Tito" Vargas Cisneros y su esposa (Zaidy); Omar Rodríguez y dos hijos; Fernando "Guero" Rodríguez y nueve hijos; Janeidy Bravo- Mendoza, su marido (Miguel) y tres hijos; Jaqueline Bravo y su hijo; Jade Bravo; Martin Jr. Calleja y su hija; Brenda Calleja y su marido (Guillermo) y tres hijos; Daniel Calleja; Jonathan Rodriguez; Christopher Rodriguez; e Isaura Rodríguez

Sus bisnietos incluyen: Cinthia Vargas, Brandon Vargas, Roselyn Vargas, Sebastián Vargas, Maydelin Cortez Ruiz, Jolitzy Cortez Ruiz, Osmar Vargas Ruiz, Elisa Vargas Ruiz, Maurice Vargas, Michaela Vargas, Dominick Mendoza

Sus sobrinos nietos, Jesús "Chuy" Balanzar Juanico Calleja y Félix Anorve Juanico, así como su sobrina nieta, Reyna Hernández Juanico y su sobrina Justina Juanico.

El legado de Martha perdura a través de las muchas vidas que tocó. Se la echará mucho de menos y será recordada para siempre.

El funeral se llevará a cabo el lunes 23 de febrero a las 4:00 p. m. en la capilla de la Funeraria Elkin. La familia recibirá a sus amigos una hora antes en la Funeraria Elkin.

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