Santiago "Jimmy" Martinez Jr, passed away on July 10, 2024 at the age of 79 in Fresno, CA.  Jimmy lived in Parlier most of his life.

Jimmy was born in Webb, Texas on July 12, 1944 to Santiago and Rafaela Martinez.  The family moved to California in the 1960's and settled in Fresno County.

Jimmy worked as a mechanic at Kash and Sunwest.

Jimmy is survived by his children, Patricia (Raul) Prieto, Ruben (Helen), Santiago (Lina), Angelita and James Martinez, his 10 Grandchildren, Nicole (Oscar), Raul (Angelica), Brenda, Isabel (Josh) Clarissa (Greg), Anissa (Richard), Samantha, Anthony, Erica, & Meranda (Decker) and 17 great-grandchildren.  His sisters, Ofelia Garcia and Rafaela Martinez, and by numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Santiago and Rafaela Martinez, siblings, (Robert, Oscar, Delis, Inez (Tiger) Garcia, & Horacio, Lupe, Janie Martinez).

Please help us celebrate his life.  Services will be held on August 2, 2024 at  11:00 am at Zediker Church of God in Parlier, he will be interred at Selma Cemetery at 12:30 pm.  Luncheon will follow.