Arnulfo Martinez, 90 years old of Gilroy, California entered heaven on December 30, 2022.

Long time Gilroy resident of sixty-six (66) years and member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

He is preceded in death by his beloved Estela V. Martinez and daughter Cecilia Martinez.

He is survived by his children, Robert (Judy) Martinez; James (Candace) Martinez and Sylvia (Richard) Coatney.  His Granddaughters are Tara Martinez (Tyrell Abram); Janeah (Ricardo) Lucero; Rebecca (Christopher) Sandoval; Marissa Spence (Chris Bennett); Kaylin Martinez and Grandson Zachary Martinez.

His Great-Great Grandchildren are Jayden R. Guerrero; Rio Lucero; Ricki Lucero, Carter Abram, and Tyrell S. Abram.

Arnulfo was born on August 2, 1932, to Claudio and Cleofas Martinez of Crystal City, Texas.

He was the eldest child and loved his brothers and sisters dearly he is survived by his sister
Mary Mendez and brothers Manuel, Claudio, Carlos (Esperanza) and Richard (Ramona) and is proceeded in death by his parents and sisters Eliza Garza, Irma Rodriguez, and Ramona Ramirez.

He is also survived by many cousins, nephews, and nieces whom he loved.