He was born in Glendale on September 16, 1943 to the late Santiago and Esiquia (Diaz) Martinez.
Chepi served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and earned a Purple Heart and an Army Commendation Medal.
He worked for the Veterans Administration for many years until his retirement in 2007.
Chepi is survived by seven children Richard Martinez, Jr., Deena Martinez, Angelique Martinez, James Martinez, Eric Martinez, Stephen Martinez & Francine Martinez, his brother Manuel Martinez, 22 grandchildren, many great grandchildren & his loving and dearest friend Molly DeLeon.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 8:30-9AM at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 5614 W. Orangewood Avenue, Glendale. Burial with military honors will follow in Glendale Memorial Park Cemetery, 7844 N. 61st Avenue, Glendale.