Ricardo was born March 30, 1937, in El Paso, Texas to Jose Martinez and Juanita Mena.
Ricardo served in the Navy during the Korean War as an Engineer
In 1954, Ricardo enlisted in the U.S Navy and served in the Korean War. Ricardo was honorably discharged in August 1957.
Ricardo was owner/operator of General Plumbing in Chula Vista and Yuma, Arizona for over 25 years. Ricardo sponsored local teams and was a Pastor in his community.
Ricardo is survived by his children, Rachel Norby, Mindy Avalos, Victor Martinez. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Elvira Martinez and great grandchild Brock M. Wickstrom. Step children, Mario Nunez, Armando Nunez, Gustavo Nunez, Martha Nunez, Rosa Rose, and Evelyn Rodriguez.
Ricardo's grand children, Crystal Lizarraga, Darlina Martinez, Denise Wright, Manny Martinez, Kelsey Norby, Jaclyn Lizarraga, Dennis Martinez, Joslyn Martinez.
Veronica Nunez, Diana De La Cruz, Nora Nunez, Xochitl Nunez, Sandra Nunez, Debbie Nunez, Monica Nunez, Jeanette Nunez, Marcela Saloka, Gustavo Nunez, Orlando Nunez, Eric Nunez, America Nunez, Liberty Nunez, Francis Montez, Alejandro Nunez, Alma Delia Spence, Luis Virgen, Francisco Virgen, Arturo Arriola III, Thomas Arriola, Rose Aviles, Dario Garcia, Jesus Rodriguez and Erica Rodriguez.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 22, at 5:00 p.m. at Glenn Abbey Memorial Park and Mortuary in Chula Vista, CA.
A burial for Ricardo will be held Monday, October 23, 2017 at 11:00 AM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GlenAbbeysandiego.com for the Martinez family.
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