Javier V. Martinez, 83, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away, Monday, November 2, at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, surrounded by his wife and children.
Born May 25, 1932 in Crystal City, Texas, Javier was the son of the late Simon Martinez and Ninfa Martinez. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and was a photographer until his retirement.
Javier was the beloved husband of Ana Maria (Torres) Martinez for 48 years. Surviving in addition to his wife is his son, Xavier and his daughter Sandra. Javier was a loving husband, father and friend to all.