Joaquin   Martinez

Joaquin Martinez, aged 58, of Grand Rapids, was called home on Saturday, October 18, 2014.  Joaquin is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sheila; children: Sabrina (James) Ervin, Erika Martinez, Diana (Bryce) Patterson, Joaquin Martinez III Eric Martinez; 3 grandchildren: Riley, Gaby and Anna Ervin; father: A.C. Martinez, 1 brother and 3 sisters as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosa Martinez.  He was a loving husband and father who worked at General Motors for 38 years.  He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Wyoming) 4031 Clyde Park Ave. SW, Thursday, October 23, 2014. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm.