Jose Angel Martinez

Jose Angel Martinez was born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico on December 24, 1931 to Reyes and Teresa Martinez. He was a resident of Madera for over 50 years. He became a United States citizen in 1984. He worked in farm labor. Jose passed away on August 3, 2020 at 88 years old.

He is preceded in death by his wife Olga Martinez and his Son JR Martinez, and son Robert Zavala.

Jose is survived by his daughter Gladys Avila, son in-law John Avila of Fresno, his son David Martinez, daughter-in-law Norma Martinez of Madera, son Joe Zavala, daughter-in-law Rosie Zavala, daughter Maria Elena Zavala and all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was an active member of the Mexican American Senior Citizen group. His favorite entertainment was to go to the casino, playing bingo and lottery scratch offs.

A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Calvary Cemetery in Madera, Ca.