Jose F. "Panchito" Martinez

Jose F. “Panchito” Martinez, 89, of Ingalls passed away Monday, October 3, 2022, at his home. He was born June 4, 1933, in Mexico to Gavino and Maria (Corrales) Martinez. Jose worked in heavy equipment maintenance for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 103

He is survived by daughters: Elena M. (David) Johnson and Frances E. Martinez both of Ingalls; grandchildren: Duane Johnson, Courtney (Mark) Michael, Karmi Conn; great grandchildren: Kole Johnson, Hunter (Abby) Johnson, Kaleb Leppink, Spencer Leppink, Easton Michael, Josie Conn and Harlow Conn, great-great grandson Kael Johnson and sister Cecilia Corrales of Reynosa, Mexico. He was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie in 2017, parents, listed above, sisters Nancha Martinez, Victoria Martinez and Lupe Martinez as well as brother Jose Martinez. 

A funeral to celebrate Jose’s life will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 1:00 pm at the R.E.A.L. Community Church in Ingalls.  Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 11:00 am until the time of service. Burial will take place at Gravel Lawn Cemetery, Fortville.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Riley Children’s Foundation.  Online condolences may be made at www.sealsfuneralhome.com.  

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