Epifanio Perez Martinez

Epifanio Perez Martinez, age 46, of Kennewick, Washington, unexpectedly departed this world on March 25, 2024, joining his mother Maria Juana Perez Prieto, sister Cecilia Martinez, brother Alejandro Martinez, son Santiago Martinez, Paternal grandmother Romona Prieto Cabrera and Maternal grandfather Santiago Perez in their eternal home. 

Born on April 27, 1977, in Cueramaro México, Epi was the eldest child of four to parents Jesus Martinez and Maria Juana Perez Prieto. He resided in Mexico for the first two years of life prior to moving to the United States with his parents.

 Embarking on a new adventure, his family resided in Prosser, Washington, joining his mother’s family who resided there. Epi spent his early years attending school in Grandview, Washington. There, his passion for sports began, finding joy in wrestling, football, and track. He excelled in sports and was quite the ladies’ man. At the young age of 15, Epi caught the eye of his future wife, Patricia Martinez, and the mother of his seven children. 

In March of 1995, Patricia and Epi welcomed their first child. Though young, he was determined to be a great father. He immediately got a job in agriculture, and his family quickly expanded. Epi and his wife had a total of five girls and two boys. 

During his career, Epi worked in construction and agriculture for his entire life. At one point, he even owned his own landscaping company. He was a very hard worker and loved providing for his family. Known to his kids as a super dad, he loved taking them fishing, camping, and on any adventure he could put together. 

Epi was a talented fisherman who could turn anything into a fishing pool. He had many other passions such as camping, vacationing, and, most importantly, watching the Denver Broncos play. Epi was a simple man, and there wasn’t a day you didn’t see him without a coca-cola and a cigarette in his hand. 

He is greatly loved and mourned by his family and friends who have treasured their memories of him. His humor, positivity, fighting spirit, and unique outlook on life will never be forgotten. He adored his children and always said “they are and always will be the best thing I’ve ever done in life”. 

Epi overcame many battles in life but never gave up hope. He will forever be missed, loved, but never forgotten. Epi is survived by his children, Dominique Martinez, AnnJuanett Martinez , Jesus Martinez, Leticia Martinez, Nathalia Martinez , and Carolina Martinez. He will be forever cherished by his grandchildren, Azaleana Manzo, Emrys Garcia, Arale Guizar, and Marcellus Martinez. He will always be remembered by his siblings, Jorge Martinez, Leticia Perez and half-siblings Elizabeth Martinez, Josue Martinez , Jesus Jr. Martinez,  Sarah Martinez, Father Jesus Martinez, maternal grandmother Dorotea Prieto Avila, and paternal grandfather Jesus Martinez, as well as many other relatives and extended family.

Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Smith Funeral Home, Grandview, WA.  Inurnment service will follow at the Grandview Cemetery, Grandview, WA.  Those wishing to sign Epifanio's online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com 

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