Frank Raymond Martinez Jr.

Frank loved family, football, and coffee—simple things that brought him joy and kept him close to the people he cared about most. He was a fighter in every sense, standing strong for all he loved and everything that mattered, never backing down when it came to protecting and supporting those around him. He will be deeply missed, and we take comfort in knowing he is being greeted with open arms by God, his mom, dad, siblings, and his son.

“Do not go gentle into that good night,

Old age should burn and rave at close of day;

Rage, rage, against the dying of the light.

And you, my father, there on the sad height,

Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears, I pray.

Do not go gentle into that good night.

Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”

"Dylan Thomas"

Frank is survived by his loving wife, Laura R. Martinet; his children, Ronnie N. Cambaliza and Laura L. Hannah; his sisters, Sugar Avalos, Diana Prendez, and Monica Sotelo; and his cherished grandchildren: Izaac J. Cambaliza, Nickolas E. Cambaliza, George Tovar, Joseph M. Montoya Jr., Dulce Carrillo, Karla Carrillo, Nahomi Carrillo, Elian Carrillo, Marysol L. Hannah, Lorelai C. Hannah, Anthony R. Hannah, and Ashton R. Hannah.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Martinez; his mother, Henrietta Sotelo; his son, Joseph Montoya; his grandson, Jose Fernando Lucero; his sister, Donna Murrillo; and his brothers, Raymond and Richard Martinez.

Services will be held at Funeraria del Angel Bakersfield Central, 124 Oak Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304, on April 27, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., followed by a celebration of life at his home.