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2018 Latina of Influence | Diana Harrison Martinez
On this the last day of Women’s history month 2018, Hispanic Lifestyle remembers our friend and colleague who passed away almost a year ago Diana Harrison Martinez as a 2018 Latina of Influence. She spent her professional career assisting parents Gloria Macias-Harrison a Latina of Influence and father Bill operate the family owned media company the Inland Empire Community News Group. Diana was the Co -Publisher and Managing Editor The Inland Empire Community Newspapers which covers the cities of Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, Redlands, Rialto and San Bernardino, California.
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Diana Harrison Martinez
June 7, 1971 – June 1, 2017
From our friends at IECN . . .
Diana Harrison Martinez
June 7, 1971 – June 1, 2017
It is with profound sadness that IECN announces the death of our beloved Co -Publisher and Managing Editor Diana Harrison Martinez who passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 1 at the age of 45. For over 25 years Diana embraced public service through her leadership at the family-owned newspaper group. She managed the papers with professionalism and grace, tirelessly seeking out and highlighting the endeavors, accomplishments and spirit of a community she regarded as family. Diana’s warmth, exuberance and compassion will be deeply missed, and our memories of her forever cherished.
A foundation has been established in Diana’s name, and the family asks that in lieu of flowers, a donation be considered to the Diana Harrison Martinez Fund at the Community Foundation: 3700 Sixth St., Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92501; (951) 241-7777; www.thecommunityfoundation.net. Please note on the memo section of the check “Diana Harrison Martinez Fund”
Nomination Submitted by Richard Sandoval