Santos Martinez

Santos was born November 1, 1917 to Maximo Martinez and Juana Zapata. He was the youngest of five children and the only son. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Pauline H. Martinez and their five Sons: Frank / wife Esmeralda; Santos Jr / wife Maria; Paul / wife Margaret; Maximo / wife Mary; and Martin / wife Ann; their four Daughters: Margaret / husband (deceased) Frank Munoz; Esther / husband Martin Rivera; Bernadette / husband (deceased) Carlos Contreras; Celia / husband Albert Espadas . And numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Our family would like to especially thank all the Martinez Family, extended family (nieces and nephews) who have shared in Santos’ and Pauline’s lives; throughout these many, many years. And we would also like to also, express our deepest gratitude to Silverado Hospice Care, the nurses, the aids, Deacon Daniel Addis and all those who attended to the our dad in such a loving way these past months