Obituary of Rina Rhodes-Martin

Rina Leonora Rhodes-Martin February 23, 1974 - February 23, 2012 At home, with family at her side, Rina left us to be with the Lord on February 23, 2012 at the age of 38. Rina was preceeded in death by her father Edward Clyde Rhodes, grandmother Eloisa Lopez (Falcon), sister Susan Darlene Hall all of Banning; grandparents Edward C. and Opal Rhodes of Kansas. She is survived by her mother Susan Rhodes (Lopez), husband James C. Martin, sons Iiawah E. Rhodes-Martin, Dylan Martin, Jay Martin, daughters Angel Arias (Martin) and Jamie Lynn Flanagan (Martin) all of Banning; sisters Amy Hall of Banning, and Janet Helton (Rhodes) of Kansas, brothers Ryan Rhodes and Kenneth Rhodes of Banning; grandfather Rudolph F. Lopez Sr. and uncle Rudolph F. Lopez Jr. of Banning along with grandchildren , nieces and nephews. Rina graduated from Banning High School in 1992 and Cosmetology School in 1993. Her first job, during high school, was working at Hadley's in Cabazon. When she graduated from cometology, she worked locally as a hairdresser at Chez Lee's, Hair Pro's and J.K.'s Salons. She also worked at Casino Morongo as a cashier and in the Bingo department. Rina enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and especially spoiling the children in the family. She enjoyed hosting Thanksgiving and the Easter Egg hunt at her home, having family outings, enjoyed cooking, listening to music and dancing. She was very creative in nature. She enjoyed drawing and making floral arrangements and various other crafts. She loved to travel, which included going on cruises to Europe and Hawaii and traveling to various places in the U.S. with her husband James. She had a loving and giving heart and was salways willing to help others. She will be missed by her family and friends.