Rafael Martinez, 51, passed away at Yuma Regional Medical Center on November 28, 2021.  He was born on August 26, 1970 to Aurelio and Catalina Martinez.

Rafael is survived by his wife Sandra Martinez; his children, Rafael Jr., Luis, Ezequiel, Ulysses and Yesenia; his grandchildren, Julian, Calissa and Kamila; his siblings, Amelia Garza, Cecilia DeLaCruz, Maria Hernandez, Gil Manuel Castanon, Dora Hernandez, Marianita Martinez, Aurelia Cisneros and Ascension Martinez; as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Services for Rafa will be held on Friday, December 17th at St Joan of Arc Church with Rosary starting at 9AM and Mass beginning at 10AM (CA time).  Burial services will follow at Palo Verde Cemetery.