Daniel Martinez Jr.

Daniel Martinez Jr. “Chino” age 49 of San Bernardino, Ca was called to be home with the Lord on Sunday, August 9th, 2020. Although his death was very sudden and unexpected he passed away peacefully in his home in the presence of his wife Jacqueline and his daughter Jessica.

Born on December 5th, 1970 to Gloria Duran and Daniel Martinez who is preceded in death. Daniel is survived by his wife and soul mate Jacqueline of Adelanto. His children Daniel, Leanne, Azurae of San Bernardino, James and Jessica and son-in-law Carlos of Hesperia, and Justin of Grand Terrace. His grandchildren Daniel, Mariah, Mckenzie, Kaylie of San Bernardino, Carlitos and Vincent of Hesperia, and Sean of Layton, Utah. His brother Robert and his sister-in-law Janay and his two nephews, Jordan and Ryan of San Bernardino. His sister Tina and brother-in-law Montana of Murrieta. His cousin Sara who was like a daughter, Sara’s husband George and their four kids Sammy, Denise, Kylie, and Derick of Seattle, Washington. His cousin Richard Kenny Contreras of Crestline and many many more of his family and friends of California.

Daniel was a true believer in having a second chance at life, he got his when he married his wife and took full advantage and enjoyed it to the fullest. Some of the things Daniel enjoyed doing was watching the Nascar races, he was a die hard fan of Lowe’s Nascar driver, #48 Jimmie Johnson. He also enjoyed watching the NFL, he was in favor of the San Francisco’s 49ers. He loved to cook, bbq and create special secret sauces, especially when it was for his loved ones. Some of the many memories with him also include the drinking of many beers and his homemade micheladas while listening to his old school jams, country music, or R&B. He loved being a Grandpa to all his grandchildren, and some of the greatest memories he shares with them is going to Grandparents Day at their school, taking them fishing, to the park, to amusement parks, to baseball games, and shopping. The memories with his wife and soul mate include going to work together, concerts, enjoying the outdoors and fishing, riding his motorcycle, and just being in the company of one and another. Daniel was a true family man and loved the company of all his family (this includes his family at work). He also loved the many friends he had and made new ones wherever he went, which shows what an amazing guy he was.

One saying that Daniel lived by was this, “ I’ve never been poor, only broke. Being poor is a frame of mind. Being broke is only a temporary situation.” Daniel was never poor, he was very rich with love and this outshined any temporary situation he was in. Daniel wouldn’t want any of his family and friends to be heartbroken by this situation, but be reminded to cherish the ones you love, take a chance, and make all your memories count.