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Benjamin Martinez Obituary

BENJAMIN GODINA MARTINEZ BENNY'' MAR 31 1934 - SEP 17 2010 Born in San Antonio Texas, raised in Saginaw, Michigan by his parents Lucio and Anita Martinez. Benny passed peacefullly during his sleep at home. He leaves behind his loving wife Sue of 17 years. Served in U.S. Army October 1957 to August 1963. Stationed in Germany 1957 to 1959. He was a member of Saint Anthonys Catholic Church, President of Guadalupana Society, member of the Sociedad Morelos, Member of Cornite Mexicano De Beneficencia, member of the American GI Forum for 10 years. He worked for Tri-Valley Growers plant 7 as a forklift driver and foreman A.F.'', He retired after 32 years with the company. His favorite past time events are dancing, served as coach for little leagues, girls, women and mens baseball teams. He leaves behind two sisters; Mary (Joe) Garcia and Lucy Lopas, both of Bay City Michigan. A son Martin (Rhonda) Martinez of Modesto. Two daughters Anna (Doug) Fiez of Riverbank and Sophia (Eddie) Zuniga of Modesto. A step daughter Kim (Robert) Wilson of Denair. Grand father of 13 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin from 9 A.M. - 8 P.M. on Friday Oct. 1, 2010 at Turlock Funeral Home. Services will be held on Saturday Oct. 2, 2010 at 1 P.M. Turlock Funeral Home 425 N. Soderquist Rd., burial to follow with full military honors at Turlock Memorial Park. Please leave your condolences with www.modbee.com/obituaries www.turlockmemorialpark.com

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Published by Modesto Bee from Sep. 25 to Sep. 29, 2010.

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C S

October 1, 2010

Lo siento mucho por su perdida. Que bueno es que la Biblia nos da una esperanza tan maravillosa en que nuestros seres queridos puedan volver a vivir otra vez. Esta esperanza Biblica puede ayudarnos aguantar la pena que causa la muerte (Job 14:13-15; Juan 5:28,29). Que Jehová, el Dios que nos da este esperanza, bendice a su familia (2 Corintios 1:3,4).

maria martinez

September 30, 2010

our love and prayers are with your family.

Rebecca Sanchez

September 28, 2010

To The Family,

I had the pleasure of knowing Ben & Sue when I worked for TVG#7.

Know Ben is now at peace and in such joy sharing time with our Lord Jesus Christ. He is now able to dance, dance and dance ;-)

God comfort you all in this time of sorrow. Hugs from a friend.

September 28, 2010

Sue,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I often think of you and Benny. You both were special friends from my TVG days. May your memories and the love you two shared help you in this difficult time.
You are in my thoughts,
Brenda Hill- nurse 7DC

Joe & Rose Hardwick

September 26, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sophia (Martinez) Zuniga

September 25, 2010

Thank you for your condolences. Our Father's viewing will be on Friday, October 1st., 2010 from 8am to 9 pm and The Memorial Service will be on Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 starting at 1pm followed by an Honorary Military Burial. Viewing and Memorial service will be held at Turlock Memorial Park & Funeral Home 425 N. Soderquist Road, Turlock, California.

Natalie Sinlapasay

September 25, 2010

My condelences to you and your family..

Sophia (Martinez) Zuniga

September 25, 2010

Thank you for your condolences. Our Dad's viewing will be on Friday, October 1st, 2010 at Turlock Memorial Park & Funeral Home at 425 N. Soderquist Road and Services will be Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 starting at 1pm followed by a Military Burial

Sophia (Martinez) Zuniga

September 25, 2010

Thank you for your condolences. Our Dad's viewing with be on Friday, October 1st, 2010 from 9am to 8pm at Turlock Memorial Park & Funeral Home 425 Soderquist Road. Services will be on Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 at 1pm . Military Burial following immediately after.

steve garcia

September 25, 2010

Sorry about your loss,Benny was my little league assistant coach in Empire.

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