He was preceded in death by his wife Santos Martinez, sons Carlos Martinez, Gilbert Martinez, Gilbert Martinez Jr, Daniel Martinez. daughters, Rosa Maria Martinez, Francisca Garcia. Surviving children Paula Rodriguez, Elida Villalon, Gloria Martinez, Margarita Hernandez, Dolores (Sam) Reed, Guadalupe (Late Timothy) Schmidtchen, Mary Ellen (Pedro) Martinez, Pauline Martinez, Mary (Late Arturo) Lopez, Joe (Late Katrina) Martinez, Anita (Pablo R) Hernandez and many grand and great grandchildren.
He retired from General Motors after 28 years. Gilbert enjoyed dancing, watching westerns and spending time with family.
He was an avid Michigan fan also, enjoyed the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Lions. He was the pillar of the family and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family ask donations be sent to Hospice of Lansing https://www.uofmhealthsparrow.org/our-hospitals-services/services/hospice-care.
