Alfredo Martinez

Martinez, Alfredo "Al" Kalamazoo It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Alfredo (Al) Martinez, beloved husband, dad and grandpa. Al died peacefully on July 1, 2021 with family by his side following a sudden illness. On June 5, 1981 he was united in marriage to his loving wife Kathleen Ann (Hogan), who survives. Also surviving are his living legacies, Pedro Clare Martinez, Alicia Kathleen (Eric) Cameron and Mario Alfredo Martinez; three grandchildren whom he adored, Lilia Kathleen, Carson James and Kaleb Martinez. In addition, Al is survived by twin brother, Pedro C. (Silvia) Martinez; and sisters, Imelda (Nick) Ramirez, Maria Isabel Osborn, Maria de Jesus (Joe) Garcia, Maria Estela Davison, Eva Narcisa Martinez; and many loved nieces and nephews. Al was preceded in death by his parents, Pedro Banda Martinez and Guadalupe Cortez Martinez; sisters, Juanita and Maria Josefina Medrano; niece Marisa Medrano, and nephew, Little Joe Garcia. Al was born in Weslaco, Texas the son of Mexican immigrants. He loved his childhood on the ranch where his father served as Ranch Foreman. Al's family joined several other families in migrating to MI in 1963, eventually settling in the Fennville area. Al studied at Grand Valley State University, Ferris State University and graduated from Western Michigan University in 1984. He spent his career in social services dedicated to advocating and protecting children and youth. Al was a talented artist and had attended Cranbrook Academy of Art. He also had an avid interest in cars and was a certified mechanic which he enjoyed during his retirement years. Additionally, his interests and passions included classic movies, Mexican music, NPR, cake decorating, Gunsmoke, thrifting, collecting, and gardening. Al valued family above all else, always caring for his extended family and his greatest passion was caring for and playing with his three grandchildren who adored him. Private burial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the VanBuren ISD Migrant Program. 490 S. Paw Paw St. Lawrence, MI 49064. To view Al's personalized webpage please visit https://www.langelands.com