Hugh Marquez Jr

Army Specialist Hugh Marquez Jr., 22, passed away on October 3, 2010 near Fort Riley in Manhattan, Kansas.

He was born on Chinese New Year, February 25, 1988, in Martinez, CA, to Hugh and Michelle Marquez.

Hugh attended Napa Junction Elementary School, River Middle School and American Canyon Middle School, and graduated from Liberty High School in July 2005. He enlisted in the United States Army in May 2007, serving in both Afghanistan and Iraq. He was currently stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas.

He planned on becoming a police officer and probation officer. He was the kind of person who others sought out for advice and to discuss their issues. He was always willing to share his life lessons with younger kids. He played counselor so much, that he figured it was his life calling.

Hugh loved nature and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family. He enjoyed nature and had several pet snakes and spiders when he was younger. He loved animals and would have made a good veterinarian as well.

Hugh loved his younger sister, Estrella, and brother, Dakota. He enjoyed paint-balling with his friends and was especially proud when he was able to take Dakota with him.

He is survived by his parents, Hugh and Michelle Marquez Sr., American Canyon; brother, Dakota; and sister, Estrella.

Funeral service will be on Monday, October 11, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Tulocay Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interment will be at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon. Memories and words of sympathy may be sent to the family on-line at www.tulocaycemetery.org.