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James Martinez Obituary

MARTINEZ James Edward Martinez, Sr. died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and friends on Wednesday, December 29, 2010. Age 89 years. Devoted husband of the late Peggy Martinez. Father of the late Marc James Martinez (Deborah) and James Edward Martinez, Jr. Brother of Rita Allen and the late Mary Toche, Lucille Freire, Inez Molero, Theresa Nunez, John, William, Anthony, and Emile Martinez. Son of the late William and Theresa Martinez. Grandfather of James Martinez III (Shannon), Lisa Guzman (Eric), and Kate Wetzler (Andrew). Greatgrandfather of Erica and Lia Guzman. Mr. Martinez served in the US Navy during WWII and the Korean War, retired from Southern Natural Gas Company, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge Dominque U 468. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 2805 Bayou Road, St. Bernard, LA, on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Noon. Visitation will begin at church from 11a.m. until the time of the Mass. Interment will follow in the St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jan. 3, 2011.

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Andre Dominick

January 8, 2011

From all the members of Dominique You Lodge # 468 our deepest sympathy.
Andre Dominick Secretary.

Avis Courteaux

January 4, 2011

my family and I had the thrill to live next door to Jim and Peggy for years they were the greatest. I know ya'll will miss them dearly but now they are all together and some day we will join them. Our thoughts and prayers are wit ya'll..RIP my friend Avis and Allen Courteaux

Holyn (Martinez) Andras

January 3, 2011

I want to say I am very sorry that we are not able to make it to the funeral or wake...it is hard with the children having school! Mom & Dad will be there! Our thoughts & prayers are with all of our family & friends!! We love you Uncle James, RIP

Marcia Wilson

January 3, 2011

We are sorry we can't be there with the family. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I have so many memories of Uncle Jim and I treasure them all. Love, Marcia and Tom

Clement Comesana Sr.

January 3, 2011

Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow.

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