Ralph P. Martinez

Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife of 66 years, Esther O. Martinez of Hilmar, 3 Sons- Ralph Martinez Jr. of Antelope, Martin J. Martinez and (Jane Neuens) of Hughson, Mark P.(Irma) Martinez of Hilmar. 4 Daughters- Esther (Jim) Mann of Denair, Laura (Phillip) Tornquist of Escalon, Katherine (Raymond) Krick of Gilbert AZ, Monica and (Alfredo) Rios of Turlock. Also survived by 15 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren. Mr. Ralph Pedroza Martinez was a devoted parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Hilmar, California and Y. M. I. # 44. He was preceded in death by his parents; Felix and Juanita Martinez, and his brother Father John Martinez of Oklahoma.

Services: Visitation-2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sunday, April 09, 2017 at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service: 286 W. Main St., Turlock, California.

Vigil & Rosary-7:00 PM Sunday, April 09, 2017 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 20323 American Ave., Hilmar.

Funeral Mass- 10:00 AM Monday, April 10, 2017 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Hilmar. Mr. Martinez will be laid to repose at North Hilmar Cemetery District: 8710 North Tegner Rd., Hilmar, California.

Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 W. Main St., Turlock, CA, is entrusted with all of the arrangements. (209)634-4904

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