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Tony Joseph Martinez, Sr.
1945 - 2010
BORN
1945
DIED
2010
Tony Martinez, Sr. Obituary
Tony passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, September 13, 2010, at the young age of 64. Tony was born in San Luis Obispo and raised in Oxnard. He met his future wife at the Army base in Albuquerque, NM after being drafted. He brought his wife home to California, where they raised their family and have resided for the past 40 years. He was a loyal employee of Reynold's Aluminum/Ball Corporation for over 30 years. Everyone who knew Tony knew of his wonderful, charismatic personality. He will truly be missed. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Josephine; son, Tony; daughter, Maryesther; and son, Vince. He is also survived by his two loving daughters-in-law, Cristi and Sandra, and one caring son-in-law, Taso. He was proud to be the grandfather to his eight, Cari, Raine, Micah, Vinnie, Angus, Evie, Demetrios, and Lukas; and great-grandfather to Autumn. He also is survived by his brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces. His family brought him more joy than anything else in this world. A private memorial service will be conducted by Pastor Steve Miller of Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Redondo.www.graceredondo.com. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.
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for Tony Martinez, Sr.
Esther
November 14, 2016
An amazing loving Father and husband.. Every time I hear the song "Lady in Red" I think of the cruise he and Josie went on. When he heard that song he looked at her and thought of how very beautiful she looked..
We talked about music all the time. I told him how songs reminded me of different things, he said he had never thought of that. He thanked me and told me since that conversation he connects to memories through song also.
I introduced him to the group Maze, he loved it.. I'm so sorry for your loss..
A.J. Morgan
September 23, 2010
I'm Jay Morgan's daughter. When my dad would tell funny work stories, Tony Martinez is a name I remember he would bring up frequently. I'm sorry for your loss, sending thoughts and prayers to all his loved ones.
Amy & Sal Silva
September 23, 2010
Dear Josie and Family, I want to express to you my most heartfelt sympathy. I know that you and your family have suffered a great loss. May the love of family and friends comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this sad time. Your grief is shared by many.
September 23, 2010
My Dear Sweet Martinez Family,
When we lose someone we love, it seems that time stands still. What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why Tony left this earth so soon, or why he left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that he died, but that he lived and more importantly, he LOVED. And that his life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
I Love you all so much!
Vikki Flaskerud and Family.
Gwen & Ermon Session
September 23, 2010
Dear Jo and family, my prayers go out to all of you at this time of sorrow. May the peace of God's promises be with you today and always. I'll always remember Tony from RMCo/Ball and how he used to talk about his "great" family. He always had something good to share with us about his wife & children. May you keep those memories close to your hearts forever.
Lucy Flores-Ahumada
September 23, 2010
Dear Martinez Family; Words cannot express the heart felt sympathy for your loss. I am so grateful to have been touched by such a happy go-lucky, friendly and above all caring person. We send our deepest condolences to you all and pray that God gives you the strength you need during this difficult time.
GOD BLESS!
Lucy & Adolph Ahumada
Carol Howe
September 23, 2010
I was so sorry to read about Tony. I have many fond memories of him when our kids played sports together and when they all attended St. Anthony's school and we worked on fiesta and bingo and so many other fundraisers. We had lots of enjoyable talks and he could always make me laugh. I loved his laugh. My prayers and sympathies are with Josie, Mary Esther, Tony and Vince and all the family.
David & Becky Romero
September 23, 2010
Dear Josie & Family,
Our deepest condolences...may God give you the strength to get through this difficult time. Cherish the memories, something you will always have. We have very fond memories of Tony along with my Mom & Dad and all the good times we used to have. Something we'll never forget. God Bless!
Rich Caudle
September 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 23, 2010
Tony is gone but not before he had given the world a wonderful family to carry on his legacy. He provided love and care,a good home, stability and respect. He was a man's man who married the perfect woman and raised three wonderful children who married and gave him the most precious gift of all.......Grandchildren. Tony will be remembered as a loving Brother,Husband,Father Grandfather,and Great Grandfather ! His love will go on forever. I will miss him so much but will be forever grateful to be close to his family who I love as my own. Mary Lou Schatan
Cristi Martinez
September 23, 2010
Oh how I miss you so deeply dad! Your strength in this life will always amaze me! You always treated me like a daughter, right from the beginning and the unconditional love and support you gave me over these years I was blessed to have you in my life will never be forgotten. Thank you dad for being such a great grandfather and father...I love you!
September 23, 2010
I'm John Michaelis.Worked with Tony 20 years.Tony bought Dave's Harley, who bought it from my roomate. I met Josephine once at Healthcare Partners. We both had El Caminos.He loved his kids. I remember a musician son.He had Lou Gehrig's. Great guy we all loved. God bless.( Tony's tool box remains in tact on our deco floor!)It's BIG!!!Come get it!
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