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Tony Martinez Obituary

Tony Martinez , 96, of Dolores, died 12/11/2016 at Vista Grande Inn Nursing Home . Born 4/7/1920.

Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full obituary, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.

A service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Summit Ridge Cemetery. Rosary service will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 16 at Ertel Memorial Chapel.

Published by The Journal on Dec. 12, 2016.
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Rest in peace Primo. You soar with the angels.

Joey Martinez

December 20, 2016

Nancy, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Know that I am thinking of you during your time of grief. I am also praying for you and all the family. No matter how old our parents are, we are never prepared for their loss.

Isabel Gomez Gardner

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December 17, 2016

Isabel Gomez Gardner

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December 17, 2016

R.I.P. Grandpa fly high with the angles.. May God wrap his arms around all of you and hold you tight. Love to all my family ♡

Sadie Keith

December 16, 2016

I will miss you so much Tony. Much love to all the family.

Lori Hayes

December 15, 2016

Our Heartfelt condolences, May you all find comfort in one another, sharing memories,sharing your Love & making new memories! Such a wonderful, loving man, always had a kind word and time for a chat! You'll be missed Sr. Toñito. Until we meet again, Gods speed! Forever Loved, Never Forgotten!

Eva Lobato Martinez

December 15, 2016

May you rest in peace great grandpa, fly high with the angels and with our fellow lost loved ones.

Ashly Coats

December 15, 2016

We are so sad to hear of Tony's passing. I have so many memories of him from when I was growing up with Carmela. Tony and my dad worked together for years. When Carmela posts pictures of Tony on Facebook I share them with Dad and it always makes him smile. He will be missed by so many but so many will have lifelong memories to enjoy. God Bless to all. VT and Tammy

Tammy Black & VT Boyd

December 15, 2016

Love ❤️ prayers n hugs from a distance....

Jacqueline Gregg

December 15, 2016

Our prayers go out to you and your family in this time of mourning, He is resting now next to the love that went before him may the both of them rejoice in the arms of our lord. Rest in peace Tony

Pacifica Fernandez

December 14, 2016

My deepest condolences to you Ruthie and your entire family. Such a beautifully large family! You are in my thought and prayers. God bless!

Rafaelita Almazan

December 14, 2016

We are so sad to hear of Tony's passing. I have so many memories of him from when I was growing up with Carmela. Tony and my dad worked together for years. When Carmela posts pictures of Tony on Facebook I share them with Dad and it always makes him smile. He will be missed by so many but so many will have lifelong memories to enjoy. God Bless to all. VT and Tammy

Tammy Black & VT Boyd

December 14, 2016

Sweet little Grandpa. Always so sweet to me when I talked to him in City Market. He will sure be missed. R.I.P. Tony. You have lived a long life with so much love.

Melissa Soden

December 14, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Martinez passing. My prayers for him and his family.

Corbi Muniz Wright

December 14, 2016

My boys were fascinated with you, they loved to hear you talk about your WWII days. That's something they were (we all were) so very proud of you for, serving our country. I'm so happy my boys got to know their great great grandpa. Not everyone is so lucky. RIP grandpa, we love you & will see you again one day in Heaven. Until then, watch over us all. ❤Always, your great granddaughter, Christina

Christina Lobato Bergquist

December 14, 2016

May your family find peace in this time of sorrow. RIP Sir. You will be greatly missed by your loving family.

Michael and Priscilla Merritt

December 14, 2016

My deepest Condolences..May God comfort you in this time of sorrow...❤

Peggy Bennett

December 14, 2016

So sorry for your loss

Scott weinmaster

December 14, 2016

My deepest sympathy to you and your family may God's grace be with you all.

lori Herrera Bailey

December 14, 2016

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Esther Speer

December 14, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace uncle Tony.❤️😘

Michael,MaryAnn, Amber and Mia Krause

December 14, 2016

My condolences to the whole Martinez family. I'm so sorry to hear about your lost of your Father. Lord Bless.

Leo G. Billy

December 14, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I love you Tio Tone!

Joel Valdez

December 13, 2016

Praying for the entire family during this time of sorrow. May God comfort you and wrap his arms around you...

Kandis

December 13, 2016

Our hearts go out to your family in your time of sorrow.

Rick Torres, Veteran Services

December 13, 2016

Primo Tony, may you rest in peace for eternity in the arms of the Lord. Our prayers are with your family as they mourn the loss that we know is great. We will always cherish our visits when we used to bring our Mother to Dolores to visit you, her cousin and one of the last of her generation.

Paul Valde

December 13, 2016

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