Gregorio was born to Manuel and Socorro Mendez Martinez on June 2, 1950 in La Blanca, Texas. Gregorio passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012 at Adventist Medical Center in Hanford, California. He was a farm laborer for 35 years.
Gregorio is survived by his loving wife, Amalia Martinez of Huron, California, their children and many other family members.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church in Huron. Later a Visitation with a Rosary will be held on Friday, February 10, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with Rosary at 6:30 p.m. and a Funeral Service with Burial on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. all at Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery; 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler, AZ 85248 480-895-9232.