OBITUARY

Richard Manuel Martinez

January 17, 1953 – May 16, 2026

IN THE CARE OF

Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home

Richard went to Our Lord with his wife and other family members by his side.

Richard worked with Fresno Unified School District for many years. He was a gardener at FUSD. In 2023, he retired due to illness.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Frances.

He is survived by his wife, Laura, brothers, Frank & Ernie and their spouses, and his sister, Christina and her spouse. He is also survived by many nephews & nieces.

Rich was a kind and loving man. He will be greatly missed.

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FAMILY

Frank & Frances MartinezParents (deceased)

LauraLoving Wife

FrankBrother

ErnieBrother

ChristinaSister

PALLBEARERS

Frank MartinezHonorary Pallbearer

Ernie MartinezHonorary Pallbearer

Larry SanchezHonorary Pallbearer

Robert SanchezHonorary Pallbearer

Richard SanchezHonorary Pallbearer

Roland LopezHonorary Pallbearer

Past Services

Tuesday,June 02, 2026

Visitation