Our Dear Father, Fausto (Faustino) Martinez, Entered Eternal Rest on September 19th, 2024. He was born to Francisco Martinez and Francisca Solis Martinez on September 8th, 1930, in Venado, San Luis Potosí, Mexico. As a young man in Mexico, he rode and handled horses with ease and pride. Once he moved to the United States, he worked hard as a heavy-equipment operator for over 50 years and retired in 1992. In Mendota CA, from 1980 to 2001, he and his wife Frances, became owners of the ‘Martinez Drive-In. During this time, he had the chance to connect with many people and was able to build countless friendships.
Beyond his work, our father loved all sports, but he especially loved the Los Angeles Dodgers. His great love for the Dodgers is one of the many things he was able to pass onto his children. Although he was a man of little words, he had an enormous heart. He will be remembered for his heart having been full of love for all of those he shared a connection with. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness and a reminder of the importance of family ties across distances.
Fausto (Faustino) is survived by his wife, Frances Martinez; Children: Olga Martinez, Faustino (Tino) Martinez Jr, Daniel Martinez (Angelica) and Steven Martinez and Grandchildren: Ruben, Francine (Martin) and Daniella and Great-Grandchildren: Natalia, Jacob and Elena. Great Grand-Niece Shanael (Daniel Fonseca) and sons Caeson & Caelum.
Fausto (Faustino) is also survived by numerous loved ones here in the United States, as well as in Mexico; Francisco, Panfilo, Jose, Alejandro, Atanasio, Julia, Petra, Inez, Victoria, Jesus, Pedro, Nico & Delfina. He is preceded in death by his brother, Margarito.
Rosary Recitation will be held on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, at 9:30 am AND Mass of Christian Burial will follow to 10:00 am at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 15437 W. Kearney Blvd, Kerman, CA 93630. Interment at Fresno Memorial Gardens 175 S. Cornelia Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706.
Following a Reception at La Vina, 15495 W. Whitesbridge Ave., (formerly Kerman Covenant), Kerman, CA 93630.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances in memory of Faustino can be sent to: Willow Creek Health Care Center Activities Dept 650 W. Alluvial Ave. Clovis, CA 93611 or Saint Agnes Medical Center Foundation 1111 E. Spruce Ave, Suite 910, Fresno, CA 93720. https://giving.samc.com/give
