Jose Leonor Martinez's Obituary
Jose Leonor Martinez, 77, died in peace on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, in Fremont, California.Jose was born on November 6, 1939 in Mambusao, Capiz, Philippines. He graduated as MD from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines. He was a Board Certified Psychiatrist who worked mainly at the Veterans Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio, and Menlo Park, California.He was a good pianist and dancer and had a good sense of humor. Jose was a generous man. He had sponsored scholarship for young youths in Mambusao, Capiz, aside from time and money spent in helping a lot of people. He had been long time member of the PMSNC (Phil Med Society of Northern California) and Parishioner at Holy Spirit Parish in Fremont.He is survived by his wife Lene V. Martinez, son Eric Victor Martinez, and sisters Lourdes and Erlinda, nephews and nieces, in-laws, and other relatives.Following his wish, his body was cremated in a private ceremony on August 4, 2017. The Memorial service will be held at Crystal Spring Chapel on Saturday, August 12, 2017, from 9:00 AM, followed by inurnment at 11:00 AM, at Skylawn Memorial Park at Highway 92 and Skyline Blvd., San Mateo, CA (650-349-4411).Luncheon at Skylawn Reception Vista to follow from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM.Memorial donations in lieu of gifts and flowers may be made to the Philippine Medical Society of Northern California (for the medical mission in Iloilo, Philippines on January 2018). For further info please visit the website: www.skylawnmemorialpark.com.
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