Raul Martinez

Raul Martinez, age 82, passed into the arms of his Savior on Saturday January 14th, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Tucson, AZ. Raul was born in Imuris, Sonora, Mexico on September 14th, 1940. Raul spent his early years proudly serving in the Army National Guard and spent many years as a volunteer firefighter and a short time as a paramedic for the City of South Tucson. Raul supported his family by working as an auto-body man for many years, but those who knew Raul will say he was a jack of all trades and a master of many. He spent many years building and fixing houses, electrician work, worked in the mine as a painter and played in a music group at his church. Raul loved to give where he could and support those in need, including opening his home to immigrants and others needing a place to stay while getting the medical or financial help they needed. To say he was an avid supporter of the Catholic Church would be an understatement. Raul loved spending time going to church and offering his services to fix and improve his church’s building structure and landscaping. Raul was often heard quoting his favorite bible psalm, “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.”.

Raul is survived by his daughters, Jenny (Eddie) Chavez, Elizabeth (Heriberto) Federico, Cristina (Richie✝) Martinez-Ortiz, Stephanie (Noe) Talamante; his son Ruben Martinez; his grandchildren, Estevan (Angelica Torres) Federico, Valerie (Marlene) Federico, Lorenzo (Ayleen) Chavez, Raul (Gina) Chavez, Carlos Chavez, Emilio (Caitlin Thibaudeau) Ortiz, Eliana Ortiz, Ollie Friend, Sophia Friend, Noeli Talamante; 10 great- grandchildren; and 5 siblings. Raul was preceded in death by his parents and 3 siblings.

Raul will be truly missed by family and all those who had the pleasure of crossing paths with him.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Autism Society of Southern Arizona would be greatly appreciated. Please be sure to select Dedicate my donation in honor or in memory of someone and select in memory of and enter as honoree Raul Martinez.

Raúl Martínez, de 82 años, pasó a los brazos de su Salvador el sábado 14 de enero del 2023 en el Hospital St. Mary's en Tucson, AZ. Raúl nació en Imuris, Sonora, México el 14 de septiembre de 1940. Raúl pasó sus primeros años sirviendo con orgullo en la Guardia Nacional del ejército y pasó muchos años como bombero voluntario y un corto tiempo como paramédico en South Tucson. Raúl mantuvo a su familia trabajando como reparador de automóviles durante muchos años, pero aquellos que conocieron a Raúl dirán que era un experto en todos los oficios y un maestro de muchos. Pasó muchos años construyendo y arreglando casas, trabajo de electricista, trabajó en la mina como pintor y tocaba en un grupo de música en su iglesia. A Raúl le encantaba dar lo que podía y apoyar a los necesitados, incluso, el abrió su casa a inmigrantes y a otras personas que necesitaban un lugar donde quedarse mientras obtenían la ayuda médica o financiera que necesitaban. Decir que fue un ávido partidario de la Iglesia Católica sería quedarse corto. A Raúl le encantaba asistir a la

iglesia y ofrecer sus servicios. A menudo se escuchaba a Raúl citando su salmo bíblico favorito: “Este es el día que hizo el Señor, regocijémonos y alegrémonos en él”.

A Raúl le sobreviven sus hijas, Jenny (Eddie) Chavez, Elizabeth (Heriberto) Federico, Cristina (Richie✝) Martinez-Ortiz, Stephanie (Noe) Talamante; su hijo Ruben Martinez; sus nietos Estevan (Angelica Torres) Federico, Valerie (Marlene) Federico, Lorenzo (Ayleen) Chavez, Raul (Gina) Chavez, Carlos Chavez, Emilio (Caitlin Thibaudeau) Ortiz, Eliana Ortiz, Ollie Friend, Sophia Friend, Noeli Talamante; 10 bisnietos, y 5 hermanos. Raúl fue precedido en la muerte por sus padres y 3 hermanas.

La familia y todos aquellos que tuvieron el placer de cruzarse con él realmente extrañarán a Raúl.

En lugar de flores, las donaciones a la Sociedad de Autismo del Sur de Arizona serían muy apreciadas. Asegúrese de seleccionar Dedicar mi donación en honor o en memoria de alguien y seleccione en memoria de e ingrese como homenajeado Raúl Martínez.

A visitation will occur Monday, January 23, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM, Santa Cruz Catholic Church 1220 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713. A rosary service for Raul will be held Monday, January 23, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Santa Cruz Catholic Church, 1220 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713. A funeral service will occur Monday, January 23, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Santa Cruz Catholic Church, 1220 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85713. A graveside service will occur Monday, January 23, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Funeraria del Angel South Lawn, 5401 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706. In lieu of flowers contributions to https://www.classy.org/give/244025/#!/donation/checkout would be appreciated.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.funerariadelangeltucson.com for the Martinez family.