José is survived by his spouse of 58 years, Maria Ondina Martins of Denair; his son Isidor M. Martins of Denair; his daughter Judy N. Paulazzo (Andrew) of Livermore; his brother Antonio Martins of Terceira, Açores, his brother Manuel Elmiro Martins of Terceira, Açores, his sister Maria Bernardete Martins of Terceira Açores and his sister Maria Lourdes Martins of Hanford; José is also survived by his three granddaughters; Danielle Paulazzo, Kristin Paulazzo and Nicole Paulazzo.
José was preceded in death by his parents Francisco and Belmira Martins and his brother Francisco Gabriel Martins.
A visitation for José will be held Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 W. Main Street, Turlock, California 95380.
A recitation of the rosary followed by funeral mass will occur Friday, August 20, 2021 at 12:30 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1200 Lyons Avenue, Turlock, California 95380.
A committal service will occur Friday, August 20, 2021 at N Hilmar Cemetery District, 8710 N. Tegner Road, Hilmar, California 95324.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitehurstnortondiasfunerals.com for the Martins family.