Robert "Jr." Martinez, 55 of Lemoore went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Robert was a native of Lemoore where he attended Central Union Elementary School and graduated from Lemoore High School in 1977. Robert loved collecting antiques which included digging up the river beds to find old antique bottles. Robert also loved gardening in which he proudly shared his harvest with family and friends. Robert had no enemies everybody was his friend. He was always there to give a helping hand with a smile, regardless what the task was. He will truly be missed.
Robert is survived by his loving longtime companion; Vivian Martinez of Lemoore, his son; Nathan Martinez of Whitehall, Wisconsin, his parents; Roberto and Celia Martinez of Lemoore, his brother; Mario & Tabitha Martinez of Bakersfield and his sisters; Bertha Allen of Lodi, Juanita Gonzales of Lemoore, Carmen & George Hall of Tennessee, Estella & Leonard Escovedo of Oceanside, Elida & Charles Poole of Maryland and Yolanda Martinez of Lemoore, California. Jr. will also be truly missed by his three step-grandchildren; Jacob Saathoff, Morgan Cotta and Riley Cotta.
A Memorial Service was held on Monday, September 9, 2013 at People’s Funeral Chapel; 501 N. Douty Street, Hanford, CA 93230 559-584-5591.
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