Raymond V. Martinez, Sr.

Raymond V. Martinez, Sr. Age: 69 Years
Date of death: Thursday, January 31, 2002
Place of death: Topeka, Kansas

Date of birth: August 31, 1932
Place of birth: Topeka, Kansas

Parents: Valentine Martinez and Estefana Estuquible

Years in current city/town: He was a life-long Topeka resident.

Mr. Martinez was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad. He then went to welding school and was employed by numerous welding companies. He was later employed by Hydrotools before retiring in 1986 due to health reasons. He was of the Catholic faith.

Married to: Theresa V. Lucero, February 5, 1955 in Topeka, Kansas.

Preceded in death by a daughter Estefana "Stef" Eutsler, Feb. 23, 2000.

Immediate survivors:
Wife: Theresa Martinez, Topeka
Son: Raymond V. Martinez
Son: Joseph T. Martinez
Son: Steven A. Martinez
Son: David Martinez
Daughter: Anna Marie Martinez
Daughter: Susan M. King
Sister: Pauline Llamas
Nineteen: Grandchildren
Seven: Great-Grandchildren

Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at
St. Matthew's Catholic Church.

Burial will be in Carbondale Cemetery at Carbondale, Kansas

Raymond V. Martinez, Sr. will lie in state at Penwell-Gabel Highland Chapel after noon on Monday where a parish rosary recited at 6 p.m. will be followed by a Scriptural rosary and visitation.


Memorial Contribution may be given to the American Diabetes Association
837 S. Hillside, Wichita, Kansas 67211

Penwell-Gabel Highland Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave, Topeka, Kansas is in charge of arrangements.