The following is my Grandfather's obituary. He passed away yesterday in Dodge City. He had surgery last week and took a turn for the worse on Thursday. It may seem strange to those that know my relationship with my grandparents on my dad's side (because I have hardly seen them) but I am deeply saddened by the loss. This man was the grandparent I knew the least and thought about the most for reasons I don't think I will ever truly understand. I had a strange sympathy for him, and hope for him that he would find peace in his life. I had not seen my grandpa for a very long time, and that I will probably always regret. But, I remember him the way I want to remember him - not perfect, but my grandfather - eating his jalapenos on everything! May he rest in peace.... (Thanks to Luke for the pictures)
Jay E. Martinez
(December 28, 1920 - March 10, 2009)
Jay E. Martinez, 88, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Good Samaritan Center at Dodge City, KS. He was born on December 28, 1920 at Copeland, KS the son of N.A. and Carmen (Rodriguez) Martinez.
He married Ruth Ascencio on June 23, 1941 in Ingalls, Kansas, she survives. After living many years in Copeland he and wife Ruth moved to Dodge City. Jay enjoyed fishing and had an intense passion for baseball, playing for the Dodge City Cowboys and Liberal B.J's in his youth. He managed youth baseball teams in Copeland for many years. In latter years he enjoyed gardening.
Jay E. Martinez
(December 28, 1920 - March 10, 2009)
Jay E. Martinez, 88, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Good Samaritan Center at Dodge City, KS. He was born on December 28, 1920 at Copeland, KS the son of N.A. and Carmen (Rodriguez) Martinez.
He married Ruth Ascencio on June 23, 1941 in Ingalls, Kansas, she survives. After living many years in Copeland he and wife Ruth moved to Dodge City. Jay enjoyed fishing and had an intense passion for baseball, playing for the Dodge City Cowboys and Liberal B.J's in his youth. He managed youth baseball teams in Copeland for many years. In latter years he enjoyed gardening.
Survivors; 3 Daughters Barbara Waldron, and Ruth Anne Waldron both of Dodge City, Kansas,Susan and husband Jim Riphahn of Fort Collins, Colorado. 3 Sons Butch Martinez of Copeland, Kansas,Mark and wife Sherrill Martinez of Baldwin City, Kansas,Tony and wife Geri Lynn Martinez of Saranac, New York. Brother I.R. Martinez of Garden City, Kansas and sister Ruth Martinez of Hemet, California. He also survived by 10 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother Ramon, and a sister Micaela.
Memorial service will be held at Swaim Funeral Home on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Dick Robbins presiding. Inurnment will be at 3:00 PM Friday, March 13, 2009 at Copeland Cemetery in Copeland, KS. Memorials can be made to Good Samaritan Center or to the Copeland Cemetery Fund in care of the funeral home.
Memorial service will be held at Swaim Funeral Home on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Dick Robbins presiding. Inurnment will be at 3:00 PM Friday, March 13, 2009 at Copeland Cemetery in Copeland, KS. Memorials can be made to Good Samaritan Center or to the Copeland Cemetery Fund in care of the funeral home.
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