Enrique Martinez

May 23, 1955 - April 17, 2021

Enrique Martinez was born in Toppenish, WA. He moved to Bakersfield CA as a child. He graduated from Bakersfield High School where he lettered in wrestling. He was a Master Welder. He accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior in the late summer of 1990. He devoted his life to serve the living God. He was a member of the body of Christ serving at First Missionary Baptist church. He loved and was honored to open services and do devotionals teaching during Sunday class. He did missionary work in California and in Minnesota. He was a prayer warrior, had a love for winning souls to God, and wanted everyone to know Jesus Christ as their personal savior. Great sense of humor, always help others with open arms, enjoy fishing, hiking, and loved to spend quality time with family. Enrique is survived by his beloved wife Hermelinda they were inseparable, His kids were his pride and joy Valeria (Benny), Lutchiano (Josie), Destina (Ibsen), Dolores (Luis), Fernando (Glorianna), Israel, Angel, Eleanor and Jacob. The greatest inheritance he left to his children and grandchildren was to know the true word of God. His Mother Felice, and his brothers and sisters. Enrique is preceded in death by his Father Ismael, his siblings Esperanza, Eleanor, Ismael Jr, Jesus, niece Julissa, Mother in law Victoria, Brother in laws Raul, Juan, Moises, Domingo, and Froilan One of many Favorite bible verses “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16