Nelson Martinez, born on January 9, 1930, was a loving sports enthusiast and skilled auto body mechanic who cherished time with his family. He is remembered for his humor, positivity, and dedication to his daughters and wife, Milagros. Nelson passed away on August 7, 2010, and is deeply missed by his loved ones.

1. Nelson MartinezBorn January 9, 1930

2. From left to right, brother Eugene, sister Rosa, brother Carlos and Nelson Martinez

4. Loved sports especially baseball, boxing and huntingLe gusto mucho los deportivo’sespecialmente el baseball, boxeo y casando

5. Nelson was an extraordinary auto, body mechanic

6. Nelson and his second daughter Wanda

7. Now he will be able to fish all he wants

8. Nelson and his fourth daughter Debbie

9. In this picture Nelson’s stepson that he raised from birth William, & to the right his second daughterWanda and third Louisa

11. Nelson’s Second daughter Wanda in High School

12. Nelson and his daughter Debbie

14. Nelson’s beautiful wife Milagros

15. Su Felizidad!!

16. This was Nelson’s final happiness. Milagros understood him like no one else did

18. Nelson was a very happy man. He loved food, family and fun.

19. His last daughter Minerva. Daddy loved all his girls, but we all know the last one is loved the best!

22. Nelson, his baby girl Minerva and his step daughter Carmen, who he also raised

24. Nelson’s daughter Louisa and her Son Christopher and daughter Michele’

26. Wanda and Lousia’s Children, left-Danny, Christopher and Michele’

27. Nelson’s daughter Debbie

28. Debbie’s Daughter Alexix

29. Debbie’s daughter Alexis

30. Minerva and Lousia’s children

31. Louisa’s children becoming teenagers

32. Always in a good mood. He loved to joke around. Nelson had a wonderful sense of humor

33. He was a wonderful father. He taught us to respect ourselves and to always go for what we wanted.

34. Million dollar smiles

35. He was a wonderful husband. He will be missed dearly!!

36. Nelson, Milagros and Minerva

37. Minerva and her daughter Jada

38. Minerva’s daughter Jada

39. Nelson and daughter Wanda

40. Nelson, Wanda brother, Carlos and Sister Rosa

43. Louisa’s daughter left, Michele’, her son Daniel and his girlfriend

44. Louisa’s daughter Michele’ and her son Christopher

45. Minerva

46. Nelson’s brother Eugene and wife

47. Nelson at age 77

49. Million dollar smiles

50. Nelson not feeling so good, but in good spirits with daugther Wanda and Stepson William

51. At the rehabilitation center, He always had a sense of humor

52. Nelson and Minerva’s daughter, his granddaughter Jada

53. Still at the rehabilitation center

54. Went to be with Our Heavenly Father 8/7/2010His last photo taken on Thursday8/5/2010We love you and we will miss you!!REST IN PEACE!!