Louis Martinez
February 7, 1939 - June 21, 2020
Louis Martinez- RACINE- 81 years old, passed away on June 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Omaha, NE on February 7,1939, the son on Juan and Gloria Martinez. On June 27, 1959 He married his beautiful Bride Teresa Cruz. He was employed and retired from J.I. Case Louis is survived by his wife Teresa Martinez and his Children; Son Tim Martinez, Son Alan (Jodi) Martinez, Daughter Michele (Michael) Strickland. His 11 Grandchildren; Adam Martinez, Matthew Martinez, Mindy Martinez, Kaleigh Strickland, Evan Martinez, Chyenne Strickland, Tyler (TJ) Martinez, Brandie Strickland, Taryn Strickland, Brianna Strickland, and Brenna Strickland; and 12 Great Grandchildren. Louis is also survived by one brother Jesse(Della) Martinez, and one sister Janie Sabilsky. He is also survived by other relatives and friends. Louis was preceded in death by his Beloved daughter Diana Marie Martinez-Strickland and parents Juan and Gloria Martinez, Brothers: John and Salvador Martinez, Sisters: Lupe, Sally, Sara, and Josie. As well as nieces and nephews. Louis will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery on Wednesday June 24, 2020 at 11:00am. At this time the Martinez-Strickland family would like to take this opportunity to publicly express their profound gratitude to the Aurora Hospice Nurses that helped care for Louis. Thank you for your kind words and compassion during this time. Thank you to Dr. Ryan Engel, Dr. Rosenberg, Dr. Michael Mullane and Dr. Michael Pothen Also a special thank you to his Granddaughter Brandie Strickland who cared for her Grandfather whom he called his “Nurse” In lieu of flowers a go fund me page has been set up and would be greatly appreciated.
Louis Martinez- RACINE- 81 years old, passed away on June 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Omaha, NE on February 7,1939, the son on Juan and Gloria Martinez. On June 27, 1959 He married his beautiful Bride Teresa Cruz. He was employed... View Obituary & Service Information