Nemencio Martinez

Nemencio Martinez, a lifelong resident of Adrian, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 14, 2019; just shy of his 79th birthday. Nemencio was born in Thrall, Texas on December 28, 1940 to parents Michael & Eusevia Martinez. He moved to Blissfield, Michigan with his parents as a child. Nemencio married Graciela on February 22, 1969 and worked for 35 years at Ford Motor Company. He enjoyed spending time with family, always had a joke to tell and was actively involved at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, serving Eucharist.  Nemencio is survived by his loving wife of almost 51 years, Graciela, his son, Michael (Jane), brother-in law, Tomas, grandchildren, Amanda (Joshua), Austin, Michael, Julianna, and Erika, son-in law, Leonard, brother, Joe, sisters, Leonicia, Isabell, Simona, Basilia, Alicia and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Mariza, parents, Michael and Eusevia, brother, Apolonio, and sister, Josie.  The Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM Thursday, December 19, 2019, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 305 Division St., Adrian, MI, with Fr. Michael Newman presiding.  Visitation will on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI. Memorial Contributions may be made to Holy Family Parish.  www.PurseFuneralHome.com

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