MARTINEZ, Mark Lawrence, 59, passed away June 30, 2011. Mark joined the U.S. Air Force in 1970 and served 12 years active duty before joining the U.S. Air Force Reserve in 1989 and the U.S. Army in 1993. Mark served in the Vietnam War, Desert Storm, O.E.F and O.I.F., Panama, Central and South America. Mark retired from the U.S. Army April 1, 2011. He also worked at Okaloosa County State Penitentiary as a prison guard. Marked was a motorcycle enthusiast and was a member of the Nam Knights of America. He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Susan Martinez; sons, Scott Martinez, Brian Martinez and Anthony Martinez; daughter, Sara Martinez; brothers, Gary Martinez and John Martinez; sisters, Joni Chapa; Kay Cram and Karen Kushner; three grandchildren, Saylor, Dylan and Caleb and an extended loving family and friends. Mark was a loving husband and father and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be held 6PM-9PM Monday, July 4, 2011 at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held 10AM Tuesday, July 5, 2011. Interment will immediately follow at Sarasota National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Nam Knights of America P.O. Box 2519 Riverview, Florida 33569.
