Rodolfo R. Martinez

CASA GRANDE - Rodolfo R. Martinez, 73, died on Nov. 7, 2018, in Casa Grande.

Mr. Martinez was born on July 16, 1945, to Simon Martinez and Aurora Perez in Three Rivers, Texas. He married Connie, and they had 51 great years together.

He enjoyed fishing, dancing and travel. He was a devoted member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church for more than 35 years.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Jennifer Tapia of Phoenix and Mary Lou Martinez of Casa Grande; and six siblings, Simon Martinez of Yuma, Robert Martinez of Casa Grande, Valentina Gonzalez of Tucson, Mary Garza of Arizona City, Anna Pena of Floresville, Texas, and Ninfa Roberts of Denton, Texas. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Helen Martinez, and two grandchildren, Nicole Contreras and Joshua Apodaca.

Funeral Mass celebrated at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel in charge of arrangements.