Manuel Martinez Vargas

August 23, 1935 - December 1, 2019

Manuel Martinez Vargas, born on 8/23/35 to Hilaria Alcala and Manuel Martinez. The oldest of 6 siblings, born in a little Mexican town called Maravillas, Noria de Angeles, Zacatecas, Mexico. On 12/1/19, he departs this world leaving behind his children Victoria, Joe, Diana and Elsa Martinez; his grandchildren Erika, Eliana, Miles, Amanda, Johnny, Joey, Cristian, Gabriel, Zachary, Natalia, Daniela, Arianna, and Fatima; and his great-grandchildren baby John, Aubrey, and Jocelyn. He leaves us today with unforgettable memories, with life lessons, and with so much love. He was a family man, a hard working person, a man of faith, with the compassion and wisdom that he instilled in his children. His love for “el rancho,” his culture, and his life lessons will continue to shine in each of us. We thank the Lord for allowing us to enjoy him these many years, in which we had the blessing to hear him sing, narrate his childhood stories, sing his rancheras, hear his struggles as a “brazero” coming from Mexico to the United states, and showed us through his words and actions how proud he was to be our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Our “Apa” is now resting in heaven next to our Lord All Mighty. As a devoted catholic man, we rest assured he is in good hands watching over his loved ones. We thank the tremendous support and love our family has received by our friends, and relatives. We want to thank our mother for supporting our father throughout his years and being the backbone to this family. To our cousin Ruben Martinez, our infinite gratitude for being by our Apa’s side, and ours in these hard moments. To our Apa, may you rest in peace, and know that we treasure you and love you dearly. We are proud to be your daughters, your son, your grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Rest in Peace.