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Of your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of the Reverend Mister James N. Martinez, Deacon of the Diocese of Lansing, who died October 15, 2020. He was 86 years old. May he rest in peace.
James Martinez was ordained to the permanent diaconate at St. Peter's Parish in Blissfield, Michigan, in 1974 and served the parish for many years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus in Blissfield. He was a parishioner at St. Mary of Good Council Church in Adrian and was a member of the Cursillo.
Deacon Martinez is survived by his four children; five grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. His wife, Maria Antonia Ybarra, predeceased him in 2014. May they rest in peace.
To read an obituary including exequies go to: https://www.pursefuneralhome.com/obituary/James-Martinez