John V. Martinez

1945 - 2018

ADRIAN - John V. Martinez, age 73, of Adrian passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at ProMedica Bixby Hospital.
He was born July 14, 1945, in Riga to Thomas M. and Louisa (Vega) Martinez. On Aug. 29, 1968, he married Margarita Martinez. She preceded John in death on May 3, 2018.
John graduated from Grand Ledge Academy in 1965. He proudly served his country in the Army from 1965 to 1966. He then attended Jackson Community College and received a specialist degree in machine repair. John retired in 2005 from GM after 30 years of service, working in machine repair. He enjoyed meeting his friends, mornings at Morning Fresh Bakery, carpentry, building the family home and gardening. His greatest love was spending time with his family.
Survivors include his children, Teresa (Tom) Myers of Northville, Maria Brooks of Adrian and Shelley Jeffries of Toledo; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and siblings, Tom and Sam Martinez.
John was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 50 years, Margarita; siblings, David Rojas, Joe Martinez, Minnie Montecinos, Esther Martinez, Mary Gonzales and Lilly Martinez.
Funeral services will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, at Wagley Funeral Home with Pastor Mario Reategui officiating. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park with military rites conducted by the Annis-Flint Post #1584 and the American Legion Post #97 of Adrian. Visitation will also be held at the funeral home on Friday from 11 a.m. until the service.
Memories and online condolences may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHome.