Gilbert Jean Martinez

MIDDLETON/SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA-Gilbert J. "Gil" Martinez, age 85, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at his home. He was born on June 7, 1925 in Durango, Colorado, the son of John and Mary Ann Martinez. Gil was united in marriage to Nancy Purdy on September 5, 1969 in San Jose, Cailifornia. He was a United States Air Force veteran who proudly served his country in Guatemala during World War II. Gil was a accountant for the county of Santa Clara in San Jose, CA., for 20 years retiring in December 1988. In 2007, Gil moved to Wisconsin from San Francisco. He loved traveling and classic cars especially those of the 1930's and 40's and was a member of the Classic Car Club of America. Gil also enjoyed studying languages, dancing, restoring an MG, reading, collecting coins and die cast models but truly treasured the most the time he spent with his family. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Martinez, a son, Lance Martinez of Glendale, AZ.; five daughters, Valerie (Bill) Muonio of San Jose, CA., Sheree (Bruce) Courtney of Dublin, CA., Darilynn Ashworth of San Jose, CA., Vickie (Doug) Wells of San Jose, CA., and Sheila (Nick) Jeakins of Danville, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Elmer Martinez and Tom Martinez. Memorial services will be held at DARLING FISCHER GARDEN CHAPEL, 471 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 23, 2010. Visitation will be on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Visitation: Visitation will be on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Service: Memorial services will be held at DARLING FISCHER GARDEN CHAPEL, 471 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 23, 2010