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Mario Martinez Obituary
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Mario A. Martinez, 60, of Alameda, passed away January 14, 2018, at his home in Dublin. He was born July 6, 1957 in Salinas. Mario was known for his U.S.A. Olympic weight-lifting achievements; three time medalist. (www.teenusa.org)
Mario is survived by his wife, Katy Martinez; daughters, Annette and Alexandra Martinez; mother, Abigail Martinez; sisters, Anna Martinez Perez and Raquel Martinez; brothers, Paul, Raul, Martin and David Martinez, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other loving family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Martinez.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, at Healey Mortuary, 405 N. Sanborn Rd., Salinas, CA 93905.
Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at Christ the Rock Church, 61 N. Sanborn Rd., Salinas, CA 93905.
Burial to follow services at the Garden of Memories Cemetery, 850 Abbott St., Salinas, CA 93901.
Arrangements are entrusted to Healey Mortuary & Crematory, www.healeymortuary.com
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Michael Grossman
September 12, 2020
Mario was a great guy! I used to love watching him work out at Elijah’s House on Compton Way. I was only 12 at the time and I remember him lifting me over his head, he was very tall.
My deepest condolences, after doing a google search I am just finding this out, am very sorry for your loss. Oh, I remember he used to have a corvette he loved :).
Michael Grossman
john ordunnez
February 3, 2018
I met mario in seventh grade. he became interested in weightlifting when i gave him a muscle magazine. He was a champion wrestler in high school. Allso a great shot putter in track and field.i attended many of his weightlifting meets. At the sports place in San Francisco.Mario made the Olympics in 1984.He come back with a silver medal.Mario was the strongest man in the USA. He allso made two more Olympics. Mario held the USA record in the clean and jerk lift. Plus he held the record for the snatch lift. Allso the combined US record in both lifts. Over the years .We keep in touch with each other I never had a real Brother.Mario was like a brother to me. He will be a person.That ill never forget.As a wonderful person he gets a gold medal. To the Martinez family all i can say is. I loved him as much as you do.Mario was friend and my Hero.God Bless
Johnny Nava
January 27, 2018
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Mario's passing way to young, I am sorry we hadnt stayed in touch thru the tears My condolences to the family I know I will see you in Heaven
Tony Soto
January 22, 2018
I was sadden. To. Hear. about the passing of Mario. The last time I seen him. was in high school. I send my prayers. And. My. condolences to the family
Tom Cherne
January 20, 2018
My condolences to the family Mario left far to young. One of the greatest power lifters this country ever produced.
Frank H
January 17, 2018
My condolences to Mario's family and friends.
You were a warrior and champion.
May you live on through your incredible achievements.
JF
January 17, 2018
I'm extending my heartfelt condolences to the family. May you find peace in knowing that God Cares for you and will help you during these difficult times. 1 Peter 5:6,7
Gina Alvarez
January 17, 2018
The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:18-31
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