Charles L. Martinez

Charles L. Martinez, 76, Independence, Missouri died Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at his home.

Memorial services will be Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home, Atchison, Kansas, with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB officiating. Interment of cremains will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, November 19th from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Benedict Parish and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Charles was born July 12, 1940 in Atchison, Kansas the son of Jose R. and Julia V. Valdez Martinez. He attended catholic elementary schools in Atchison, graduating from Maur Hill Prep School.

He was employed with the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Missouri for over twenty five years until his retirement.

Survivors include a son, Vinson (Tammy) Martinez, Orrick, MO; a daughter, Tina (David) Byard, Belton, MO; a brother, Emilio "Mil" Martinez, Henderson, NV; two sisters, Mary Salinas, Lee's Summit, MO; Alice Nester, Lake Charles, LA; and four grandchildren.

Charles was preceded in death by six brothers, Albaro "Al" Martinez, Jose R. Martinez, Jr., Richard Martinez, Theodore "Ted" Martinez, Felipe Martinez, Phil Martinez, three sisters, Ernestine Flores, Gail Valladras, and Jeanne Martinez Ysquierdo.