Curtiss, Betty (Martinez) Betty (Martinez) Curtiss of San Diego, born on January 9, 1937 in Tempe, AZ. She passed away on August 19, 2009 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. Preceded in death by her mother, father and sister. She is survived by her sister Lillie Garcia, her sons Mark (Diane), Tom (Helen), and Shawn (Julie); her beloved grandchildren Tommy, Chris (Krysti), Yolanda, Melinda (Kyle), Jesse (Sarah), Taylor, Laney, Brennden, Darren and Shawn Phillip; great grandkids Angel, Chris, Jenessa, Hannah, Jesse David, Tessa and one more on the way also her babies Jenny and Corky. Services will be held for her on Sept. 5, 2009, 10:00am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 2121 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ. Graveside service at City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center St. Mesa, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on September 2, 2009