Mr. Raymundo T. Martinez
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Mr. Raymundo T. Martinez

  • December 29, 1934 - January 22, 2012
  • Downey, California
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“To Martinez Family, I am very sorry for your lost. my prayers and thoughts are with all the family. i knew Ray from my brother-in-law Bobby...Read More » ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: CHRISTIE H. MARTIN - DOWNEY, CA

“Brother, uncle, you will be missed. Love always, Charlie and the girls, Rebecca, Rachel, Patricia, Estela ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Carlos Martine Famroily - CA

“Our deepest condolences to the Martinez Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Gary and Sharon Wood and family ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: Gary and Sharon Wood and family - CA

“Uncle Ray, you loved Our Lord and his Mother Mary and you loved to say the Rosary. Now you are with them and all the angels and saints singing the...Read More » ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Lucia Weisman - Long Beach, CA

“You carried me on your shoulders when I was two years old. Please carry me with you when it is my turn to leave this world. I love you Uncle Ray and...Read More » ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: Lucia Weisman - Long Beach, CA


Raymundo "Ray" T. Martinez, 77, born in Long Beach, California on December 29, 1934 to Tranquilino and Lila Martinez, entered eternal life with our Father in Heaven on January 22, 2012. Ray was a longtime resident of Downey, California. Preceded in death by his parents, and brother, David Martinez. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Stella and her children, Cindee (Brian) Beirne and John (Maria) Knysz; 4 granddaughters; 5 great grandchildren; 10 brothers and sisters, Paulo Martinez, Benita Alvarez, Angela (Frank) Aranda, Carlos Martinez, Angel (Rosa) Martinez, Antonio (Catalina) Martinez, Mary (Ernest) Skiles, Carmen (Richard) Archuletta, Ramon (Wilma) Martinez, Rita (Manuel) Alanis; many nieces, nephews and friends. Ray proudly served in the U. S. Army 557th Missile Group, from 1955-1957 and was stationed in Germany. He and his 11 siblings graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School. He retired from Rockwell after over 38 years and devoted his time as an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Knute Rockne Council #3697. Ray could be found at the Lodge talking, laughing, and enjoying time with his friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 26, 2012 6pm - 8:30 pm at St. Raymond Catholic Church with Vigil at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 10:30am at St. Raymond Catholic Church 12348 Paramount Blvd., Downey, CA 90242. Interment to follow at All Souls Catholic Cemetery 4400 Cherry Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807.


Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path God laid for me
I took His hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much:
Good friends, good times, a loved
one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me.
God wanted me now, He set me free.