Francisco C. Martinez, “Don Panchito” died on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 peacefully at Central WA Hospital in Wenatchee, WA at the age of 79.

Francisco was born on October 4, 1937 in Mexico City, Mexico to Gregorio and Victoria Martinez. Francisco was the youngest of 7 siblings. He moved with his parents to Texas when he was 8 years old. They made their home in “El Valle” in Harlingen, Texas. He married his best friend, Maria Guerrero on February 15, 1963 in Brownsville, Texas. Francisco and Maria had been married for 52 years. He was a long time, hardworking tractor driver in Agriculture. Francisco and Maria moved to Quincy, WA permanently in March of 1987. Francisco and Maria renewed their wedding vows on November 26, 2005 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wenatchee, WA.

Francisco is remembered as a patient, gentle and faith driven man. He was caring to all, always sharing a smile and was always lending a helping hand. Francisco loved to fish, swim, hunt and garden. He loved spending time with his family at barbeques and campfires. He loved to listen to music “corridos”. He was always very supportive of all his grandchildren whether it was offering advice, showing them skills and traits, or cheering for them at sporting events. Francisco also enjoyed taking long walks with his beautiful Viejita. Their love will continue to be a journey with an endless destination as he will always be in Maria’s heart and she in her loving Viejito’s.

Francisco is survived by his wife, Maria G. Martinez; his children, Greg (Rosie) Martinez, Frank Martinez Jr., Tony Martinez, Eli (Joann) Martinez, Maggie (Angel) Ramirez and by his grandchildren: Edward Martinez, Roger Martinez (Erin), Paul Martinez, Tiffany Martinez (Ryan), Brandon Martinez, Alan Ramirez, Tony Martinez, Justin Martinez, Derek Martinez, Jason Martinez, Victoria Martinez, Alexis Ramirez and Mia Ramirez. He is also survived by his brothers Nicholas Garcia, Arizona and Rafael Lopez, Texas.

Francisco is preceded in death by his parents Gregorio and Victoria Martinez. He is also preceded in death by his siblings Christoforo ‘Chopo’ Garcia, Crecenia ‘Chencha’ Garcia, Philipe Garcia and Maria Garcia.

A rosary will be held on Wednesday, January 25th at 6 pm at Scharbach’s Columbia Funeral Chapel in Quincy, WA. A Celebration of Life Mass will be held on Thursday, January 26th at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Quincy, WA at 11 am with a reception to follow services.

The family would like to extend a warm thank you to all clinic/hospital staff for their dedication, efforts and care toward our father, Francisco. Your gentle care, conversations and smiles meant so much to our father.

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Scharbach’s Columbia Funeral Chapel, Quincy, WA is assisting the family with arrangements.