Marcos Martinez
Passed: May 07, 2023
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Marcos Martinez
Passed: May 07, 2023
Obituary
Marcos Martinez, age 59, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, May 7, 2023.
Marcos was born on December 10, 1963, in Fabens, Texas, to Maria de Refugio (Cuca) and Rito Martinez. His parents later settled their family in Arizona. Marcos was the baby of the family and graduated from Dysart High School in 1981.
Marcos was an avid Arizona sports fan, grill master, and family expert on all things music and Hollywood Westerns. Marcos was known to be creative and comedic and thus authored many endearing nicknames for his family and friends.
Marcos met his wife, Gloria Apodaca, in Clovis, New Mexico, while working as a radio disc jockey for the station KCLV FM. His on-air radio personality was Marc Anthony. Marcos and Gloria married in December of 1983 and later welcomed two children, Santiago (Sonny) and Sara.
Marcos is survived by his wife, Gloria Apodaca Martinez; two children, Santiago (Caitlin) Martinez and Sara (Danny) Martinez-Michel; grandchildren, Sebastian Martinez, Mackenzie Michel, Zoe Michel, and Danny Noah Michel; sisters Nellie Espinoza and Maria Elena Rojas, and brother Porfirio Martinez; special brother-like cousin Coach Andy Martinez; godchildren, Emiliano Martinez and Isabella Ortis; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rito Martinez and Maria de Refugio (Cuca) Martinez, and siblings Rosario Martinez, Jesse Martinez, Estela Primero, and Rito Martinez.
Marcos will be deeply missed by his family.
Signing off one last time, it’s Marcos Martinez at KCLV FM. Farewell.
In lieu of services, family will celebrate his life privately and encourage others to honor his life in their own way.
35 responses to Marcos Martinez
Nellie Espinoza says:
May 11, 2023
I love you brother and know you’re in a better place. Tell my vejo and Olivia I love them and miss them. Condolences to my sister-in-law Gloria and Sara and Sonny watch over them until we meet again your sister always Nellie❤
Dulcie Ann Padilla says:
May 11, 2023
Deepest condolences to the family, You will be greatly missed Marcos. I will always remember how welcoming and awesome you and Gloria were to me. Until we meet again buddy.
Dulcinia Padilla
Luis & Karina Padilla
Maria Elena Rojas says:
May 11, 2023
I am so grateful I was given a final visit with my brother. I can’t thank you enough for that. Our hearts are with you all. Jesse and Jesse Jr. send their deepest condolences as well. Our prayers are with you all. May the soul of Marcos Martinez, in the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Monica Chacon says:
May 11, 2023
Please know you have my prayers and love during this time. Though it was under the most painful circumstances, it was very special for me to be there with you all. We continue to pray for the repose of tio’s soul and for your consolation. John, Jonnie Marie, and Faith too, send their condolences and pray with me for you all.
Maryann Garcia says:
May 11, 2023
Gloria and family,
So sorry for you’re
loss.
My prayers are with
you all.
Love cuz