Enrique Martinez

Enrique Martinez, 26, a two year and ten month veteran of the Chicago Police Department, sacrificed his life in the line of duty on November 4, 2024. Enrique was the loving son to his parents Adrian Martinez and Rosa Mayen and raised in the West Lawn area of Chicago. As a young child, he was full of life and attended St. Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Grammar School, Hubbard High School and the Harold Washington College earning his Associates Degree.

Enrique always had a kind, thoughtful, selfless and generous heart. If you were fortunate to receive a gift from him, it was always to be personalized with detail and would immediately warm your heart. Enrique will be remembered for his contagious laughter that always filled a room. He enjoyed playing video games with his brother Adrian and had a passion for repairing and building computer systems with his latest interests being working out, fishing and hiking.

Enrique met his fiancée, Lesly Hernandez, in high school and were together for ten years, most recently becoming engaged and personally designed the ring given to her.

He followed his brother Adrian (Mercedes) Martinez Garcia’s footsteps becoming a Chicago Police Officer. Enrique is also survived by his sister Angelica, paternal grandmother and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Enrique loved his life, his family, his two German Shepherds and his Country. He was truly proud to be an American.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2024 from 3:00pm until 8:00pm at the Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:00am at the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Avenue, Chicago with interment to follow at Beverly Cemetery.