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
Irma Jimenez says:
May 11, 2023
Gloria and family sending our condolences and prayers may Marcos rest in peace❤️
Andy Martinez says:
May 12, 2023
My Brother Marc, even though we have different parents I always consider you my Brother. Can’t thank you enough for all the great memories. We shared so much together. My sincerest condolences to Gloria, Sonny and Sara. I truly believe we’ll see each other again. Until then, Rest In Peace My Brother. Always in my Heart.
Cheryl Martinez says:
May 12, 2023
My heartfelt sympathies to Gloria, Sonny and Sara. Prayers for strength during this difficult time. Marcos you will truly be missed. All the great memories of our families together. And for being more than a primo, but a brother to Andy. Until we meet again. ❤️
Emanuel Iglesias says:
May 12, 2023
Primo you will be missed! May you rest in peace! Give a big hug to my mom and dad.
Fermin Martinez says:
May 12, 2023
You will be missed my primo, my condolences to Gloria and the family.