Ted Doss
Martha Doss Obituary
Martha Elena Doss, a long-time resident of Rosemead, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Martha was born November 13, 1945, and spent nearly 79 enjoyable years celebrating life and devoting herself to family, friends and community.
Martha was the daughter of Mrs. Maria Mena Acosta (1919-2013) formerly of Whittier and Mr. Antonio Enriquez Hernandez (1919-2002) formerly of Mexicali. As a U.S. born citizen, Martha spent her early years in Mexicali. In the summer of 1958, at the age of 12, she moved to Los Angeles, staying with her uncle and aunt, in East LA. while her mother and sisters remained in Mexicali. Martha attended Hollenbeck Junior High School as a seventh grader in the fall of 1958. She reunited with her mother and sisters in 1962 when they too moved to Los Angeles.
Martha graduated from Roosevelt High School in June 1964. She married her high school boyfriend after graduation, whereupon she gave birth to her son Victor (1964) and her daughter Cyndi (1969). After marriage, Martha worked as a data entry operator for Union Oil of California, the Automobile Club of Southern California, and Bank of America. It was during this time that Martha separated from and eventually divorced her first husband. In the summer of 1978 Martha, along with her girlfriend from Union Oil Company (and others from that company), enjoyed a week’s long vacation on Lake Powell in Utah. It was during this time that Martha met one of the other Union Oil employees, Ted Doss. Martha and Ted married a year later in June 1979. They moved to their current house in Rosemead in September of 1979, and lived there off and on until Martha’s passing.
Martha was a warm and pleasant person; she and Ted joined Temple City Grace Baptist Church during the summer of 2023. When Martha and Ted lived in Bangkok, Thailand and in Jakarta, Indonesia (where Ted worked for Union Oil Co.), Martha volunteered her time at orphanages, service clubs and other social organizations. In addition to enjoying people, Martha also loved gardening, cooking, and sewing.
Martha is preceded in death by her father Antonio Enriquez Hernandez, her first husband Victor Manuel Garcia, her mother Maria Mena Acosta, and her brother Sergio Enriquez Robles. Martha is survived by her second husband Ted Doss; her two children, Victor M. Garcia, and Cyndi MacDougall (husband Damon); four grandchildren, whom she adored, Olivia MacDougall, Victoria MacDougall, Ashley Watcher, and Alex Garcia. She is also survived by four sisters; Lilia Acosta, Elizabeth Salo, Nannette Enriquez, Connie Enriquez; and four brothers Tony Enriquez, Cesar Enriquez, Carlos Enriquez, and Hector Enriquez.
As a mother of two, Martha was actively involved in her children’s academics and activities, serving as a role model, guardian, and nurturing parent. Her commitment to hard work, perseverance and integrity were the foundation for how she conducted her life and how she raised her children and mentored her loving grandchildren. After returning to Rosemead from Texas in 2001, Martha became a Tele-Interpreter translating from English to Spanish and vice versa. She treated every human with respect. She was filled with curiosity and a love for learning and was always eager to help others. Her enthusiasm for life, family and friends will be greatly missed.
Memorial Service will be held at the Grace Baptist Church in Temple City, CA at 5537 Temple City Blvd. at 11:00 a.m. in Temple City, CA 91780 on Monday February 17, 2025, when the immediate family would like other family members and friends to join them in a celebration of Martha’s life. The celebration will be followed by a sit-down meal, sharing experiences and remembrances of Martha’s impact on those who knew her and cherished her over the course of a beautiful life.
Martha was the daughter of Mrs. Maria Mena Acosta (1919-2013) formerly of Whittier and Mr. Antonio Enriquez Hernandez (1919-2002) formerly of Mexicali. As a U.S. born citizen, Martha spent her early years in Mexicali. In the summer of 1958, at the age of 12, she moved to Los Angeles, staying with her uncle and aunt, in East LA. while her mother and sisters remained in Mexicali. Martha attended Hollenbeck Junior High School as a seventh grader in the fall of 1958. She reunited with her mother and sisters in 1962 when they too moved to Los Angeles.
Martha graduated from Roosevelt High School in June 1964. She married her high school boyfriend after graduation, whereupon she gave birth to her son Victor (1964) and her daughter Cyndi (1969). After marriage, Martha worked as a data entry operator for Union Oil of California, the Automobile Club of Southern California, and Bank of America. It was during this time that Martha separated from and eventually divorced her first husband. In the summer of 1978 Martha, along with her girlfriend from Union Oil Company (and others from that company), enjoyed a week’s long vacation on Lake Powell in Utah. It was during this time that Martha met one of the other Union Oil employees, Ted Doss. Martha and Ted married a year later in June 1979. They moved to their current house in Rosemead in September of 1979, and lived there off and on until Martha’s passing.
Martha was a warm and pleasant person; she and Ted joined Temple City Grace Baptist Church during the summer of 2023. When Martha and Ted lived in Bangkok, Thailand and in Jakarta, Indonesia (where Ted worked for Union Oil Co.), Martha volunteered her time at orphanages, service clubs and other social organizations. In addition to enjoying people, Martha also loved gardening, cooking, and sewing.
Martha is preceded in death by her father Antonio Enriquez Hernandez, her first husband Victor Manuel Garcia, her mother Maria Mena Acosta, and her brother Sergio Enriquez Robles. Martha is survived by her second husband Ted Doss; her two children, Victor M. Garcia, and Cyndi MacDougall (husband Damon); four grandchildren, whom she adored, Olivia MacDougall, Victoria MacDougall, Ashley Watcher, and Alex Garcia. She is also survived by four sisters; Lilia Acosta, Elizabeth Salo, Nannette Enriquez, Connie Enriquez; and four brothers Tony Enriquez, Cesar Enriquez, Carlos Enriquez, and Hector Enriquez.
As a mother of two, Martha was actively involved in her children’s academics and activities, serving as a role model, guardian, and nurturing parent. Her commitment to hard work, perseverance and integrity were the foundation for how she conducted her life and how she raised her children and mentored her loving grandchildren. After returning to Rosemead from Texas in 2001, Martha became a Tele-Interpreter translating from English to Spanish and vice versa. She treated every human with respect. She was filled with curiosity and a love for learning and was always eager to help others. Her enthusiasm for life, family and friends will be greatly missed.
Memorial Service will be held at the Grace Baptist Church in Temple City, CA at 5537 Temple City Blvd. at 11:00 a.m. in Temple City, CA 91780 on Monday February 17, 2025, when the immediate family would like other family members and friends to join them in a celebration of Martha’s life. The celebration will be followed by a sit-down meal, sharing experiences and remembrances of Martha’s impact on those who knew her and cherished her over the course of a beautiful life.
