Jose Martinez
September 14, 1925 - December
17, 2018
Jose Vasquez “Joe” Martinez,
93, died Monday (December 17, 2018) at Diversicare in Sedgwick, Ks.
He was born on September 14,
1925 in Riverside, California, the son of Julian and Genevieva Vasquez
Martinez. Joe served in the U.S. Army in the early 1950’s.
Later he worked at the air
force base in San Bernardino, California. Joe moved to Newton in the late 70’s
with his companion Catalina “Katie” Torres.
Survivors include his son
Ernest Martinez of Oregon; niece Olivia Flores of California; daughter Rosie
Torres of Newton.
He is preceded in death his
parents; companion Katie; and a daughter.
Graveside services and
interment will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday (December 20, 2018) at St.
Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Newton.
There will be no viewing or
visitation.
Arrangements are by Broadway
Colonial Funeral Home, Newton.
