Steven Paul Martinez
June 18, 1961 - November 20, 2021
Steven "Steve" Paul Martinez, 60, of San Jose, California passed away Saturday November 20th at his home. He was born June 18, 1961, in San Jose California to Albert Martinez & Cruz Mercado. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1980. On March 15th, 1980, he married high school sweetheart Christine Martinez and went to Certified Electrician and Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Training. He completed his training and went on to be a licensed electrical journeyman and continued in the profession for 20 years. He then went on to embark on many other entrepreneurial endeavors. Steven enjoyed helping people and continued to do so with all the knowledge he gained until his passing. He had a giving heart and was always learning new things and meeting new people. To Steven, family was always important to him, and it showed. He made it a point to surround himself with his family and loved ones in everything he did taking the time to do periodic check ins and helping with various projects. He also spent most of his free time with his grandchildren helping with anything they needed. Steven is survived by his mother Cruz, his three sons, Steven Jr, Isaiah, & Michael, daughter Krisimah and their mother Christine, his brother Joseph, sister Annette, his 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Albert Martinez, and brother Albert Michael Martinez. Memorial services will be at 11am, Wednesday December 8th at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel, 127 E Caldwell Ave, Visalia Ca 93277. Pastor David Silva will be officiating. A reception and Celebration of Life will start immediately following memorial services at 2pm at the Visalia Memorial District, 609 W Center Ave, Visalia Ca 93291. Food & non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.
Steven "Steve" Paul Martinez, 60, of San Jose, California passed away Saturday November 20th at his home. He was born June 18, 1961, in San Jose California to Albert Martinez & Cruz Mercado. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in... View Obituary & Service Information
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