Martin, Dolores L. (Nee Cauton) AKA “Dodo”, after a short bout with cancer. 1952 graduate of

Vocational High School and attended Metropolitan Community College.

Preceded in death by high school school sweetheart of 60 years, Bill Martin,

Cherished daughter, Mary Jo; Siblings, Leland, Janice, and David; baby nephews Jack and Max; niece Scarlett Rose; parents Santiago Cauton, and Edith and Ambrose Espiritu.

Survived by loving daughter, Margaret Martin (Dale) Soldotna, AK, beloved son Billy

Martin (14 year caregiver); brother, Nick Espiritu (Annie), and special caregiver sister Cindy.

Beloved gramma to Sarah Anderson (Craig), Meghan Biegler (Joe), Derek Martin (Gala)

Dubai, UAE. Great grandkids, Paige (Josh), Kaylyn (Antonio), Harper, Elin, Nicholas and

Nicole. Extended families Cautons, Espiritus, Martins, a wide range of beloved nieces and

Nephews, and many special dear friends in Minneapolis and Mesa, Arizona were all very

important to Dodo.

She was a supporter of social justice causes, politically active active in her community, church,

and unions. Author and editor of 2 newsletters, retired executive secretary of 26 years for

Minneapolis Public Schools, braille writer certified by the Library of Congress. She and Bill held the best season tickets for the Golden Gophers basketball team. Go Gophers!!

Son Billy, a cancer survivor for 15 years, decided they did not want a traditional funeral. They wanted to see their friends, talk with them and hear all the nice things people say after you’re gone.

They had a week long celebration of life while they were in it, all arranged by Billy and Cindy.

Dodo received many phone or personal visits from friends and rallies she loved all of her 90

years. She will be deeply missed. “Her children rise up and call her blessed” proverbs 13.