Loved ones of Houston mother killed by tree during windstorm to hold BBQ fundraiser

HOUSTON – There are no words to fully capture how troubling the last week has been for Christin Martinez’s family.

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During Houston’s devastating windstorm last Thursday evening, Martinez, 31, was tragically killed trying to move her vehicle when a tree crashed on top of it.

She was one of 8 Houstonians who died during the storm and leaves behind four sons, aged 12, 10, 8, and 1. Family members tell KPRC 2 digital producer Ahmed Humble they have been scrambling to raise funds for the baby as well as funeral expenses to lay Martinez to rest.

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That’s why they’re holding a BBQ plate sale on Saturday, May 25 at Perfect Choice BBQ on Galveston Rd. from 12 - 4 p.m.

“Our hearts are saddened by the loss of our beloved Christin,” the plate sale’s flyer reads. “She was a daughter, sister, wife, and wonderful mother to her four sons: Jack, Mason, Anakin and Myles.”