Michael “Mike” A. Martinez, 70, passed away peacefully amongst family on Monday, August 28, 2023, after a long illness.
He is predeceased by his father, Francisco; mother, Delia; and stepfather, Ed Farmer. He is survived by Patricia, his wife of 50 years; son, Michael, Jr. (Delaina); grandson, Ryan (Chelsea); granddaughter, Alexus (Alexander); great grandsons, CJ and Ashton; great granddaughter, Calee; brothers, Paco and Hector (Bonnie); and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mike was born in Cuba, and came to America with his mother, father and brother at the age of 6. The family set roots in the neighborhood of Oregon Hill in Richmond, Virginia. As a child he played many sports to include baseball, basketball and football, but he discovered later that fishing was his true calling. As a teenager, he met the love of his life, Patricia. Family and his love of fishing soon brought him to New Kent County, Lanexa, Virginia, where the family remains to this day. He retired from Anheuser Busch Williamsburg Brewery at the age of 61 and fishing became his full-time job. He followed and fished many tournament trails to include Virginia Teams, Pro-Am, FLW, Castaway and the local Ed Allen’s Boats and Bait tournaments.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, Virginia 23140 (casual attire).
