He is survived by his wife, Teresa Martinez; step-son, Joseph Sanchez; daughters, Tiffany Martinez, Lacey Martinez, and Bailey Martinez; grandson, Kaiden Martinez; mother, Amelia Martinez; sisters, Mary Gonzales and husband Gilbert, Emily Bailey and Diana Martinez; brothers, Kim Martinez and wife Terry and Christopher Martinez and wife Jennifer; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Manuel Martinez.
Public visitation will begin 5:00 PM Thursday at Zoeller Funeral Home with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be held 12:30 PM Friday, January 27, 2012 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church with interment to follow in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery # 2.