Magdalena Strickland

Early Feb 1, 2024 Mrs. Magdalena Martinez Strickland took her last breath. Lovingly nicknamed Maggie, she was born Oct 19, 1935 in Brownsville TX to Esperanza Gutierrez and Leo Martinez. 

She is preceded in death by both parents and her husband, Amos Strickland. 

Survived by her descendants, Jose Lara, son, Amos Lee Strickland, son, Darryl Lee Strickland, son, MagdaLena Strickland, daughter and Jonathan Strickland, son. Alexandria P Strickland, granddaughter, Nicholas T Strickland, grandson, Zachary Strickland, grandson, Cerra Strickland, granddaughter, Andrew Baker, great grandson, and Jordyn R Coffman, great granddaughter. 

She worked 50+ years as a civil servant and loved her job. Maggie loved to laugh, going to the movies, the color red and Ford trucks. Her outgoing, friendly nature drew others towards her. 

Services will be held Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 in ABQ, NM at Daniels Funeral home, 3113 Carlisle Blvd, NE, with a viewing from 2-4pm and services 4-5pm.