Richard was born to Elizabeth Vela and John Martinez in Visalia, California.
Growing up, Richard enjoyed being outside and making new friends, some of which he was still friends with later in life. At the age of 11 he moved in with his aunt and uncle, Martha and Arthur Molina. Richard grew up with his two siblings, older brother Carlos Monsivais and younger brother John O. Martinez, and his two cousins, Art Molina and Amanda Keels, who were like siblings to him.
After Richard graduated from Golden West High School in 2005, he went on to receive his Associates degree from San Joaquin Valley College. He took pride is his work as a refrigeration and HVAC tech and helped out anyone he could. Richard was blessed with three children. Being a dad to his three kids was his biggest joy in life.
Richard is survived and missed by his children: Adriyan, Jasmyn and Grace, parents: Liz Vela and John Martinez, aunt and uncle Martha and Arthur Molina, brothers: Carlos Monsivais and John O. Martinez, former spouse Erika Martinez, and many other aunts, uncles and cousins.
Richard was predeceased by his cousin Felipe Sanchez and grandparents Omar and Maria Vela.
A memorial service for Richard will be held Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 West Goshen Ave, Visalia, CA 93291. Graveside services will be held at Visalia Public Cemetery, 1300 W. Goshen Ave, Visalia, CA 93291, immediately following the memorial service.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.millerchapel.com for the Martinez family.
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