MARTINEZ, Vincente H.

Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff, Arizona Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Vincente H. Martinez, 76, died peacefully at his home Saturday, July 10, 2010, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife and children at the time of his death. Mr. Martinez was born on July 19, 1933, in Flagstaff, to Miguel and Josefa Martinez. He was very proud of his service in the U.S. Army, as well as his lifelong commitment to his wife Mary, whom he wed in July 1959. He will forever be remembered as a family man, a home gardener, a barbecue chef, an active member in the American Legion, Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Church and everyone's good friend. His family would like to thank the Kingman Regional Medical Center Hospice team for giving Mr. Martinez a quality of life and dignity in death. Mr. Martinez is survived by wife Mary; children Debra Delgadillo (Ray), Vince Martinez (Candyce), Frances Fuerst, Caroline Marr (Joe), Bridget Anderson (Jason); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers Raymond and Rufino; and sister Rosita. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Tomas; and sisters Petra and Josefina. An evening vigil and holy rosary will be held on Wednesday at 6 p.m. with funeral Mass Thursday at 10 a.m., both at St. Pius X Center, 2257 E. Cedar Ave. Burial of cremated remains will follow in Calvary Cemetery, 201 W. University Ave. Veterans' honors will be rendered by the members of Flagstaff veterans' organizations. In lieu of flowers, the family asks all to contribute to their community hospice programs. Condolences can be sent directly to the family, or e-mailed to Condolences@Lozanos-FlagstaffMortuary.com. Lozano's Flagstaff Mortuary is handling arrangements. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kingman Daily Miner, Kingman, AZ Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Vincente H. Martinez died peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 10, 2010, at age 76, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife and children at the time of his death. Vince was born on July 19, 1933 in Flagstaff to Miguel and Josefa Martinez. He was very proud of his service in the U.S. Army as well as his lifelong commitment to his wife, Mary, who he wed in July 1959. Vince is survived by Mary; his children, Debra Delgadillo (Ray), Vince Martinez (Candyce), Frances Fuerst, Caroline Marr (Joe), Bridget Anderson (Jason); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his brothers, Raymond and Rufino; and his sister, Rosita. Vince is predeceased by his parents; his brother, Tomas; and his sisters, Petra and Josefina. Vince will forever be remembered as a family man, a home gardener, a barbecue chef, an active member in the American Legion, Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Church, and everyone's good friend. Our family would like to thank the Kingman Regional Medical Center Hospice team for giving Vince a quality of life and dignity in death. In lieu of flowers, we ask all to contribute to their community hospice programs. An evening vigil and holy rosary will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, with funeral Mass at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 15, both held at St. Pius X Center, 2257 E. Cedar Ave. Burial of cremated remains will follow at the Calvary Cemetery, 201 W. University. Veterans honors will be rendered by the members of Flagstaff's Veterans organizations. Condolences can be sent directly to the family or e-mailed to Condolences@Lozanos-FlagstaffMortuary.com. Lozano's Flagstaff Mortuary is handling arrangements.