Roberto (China Man) Faustino Martinez Jr 57 was called home on 1/19/2021. Roberto was born December 11, 1963 in Sunnyside Washington. He went to school in Sunnyside. He worked in general agriculture labor around Yakima Valley.
He love to spent time with his kids taking them on spontaneous road trips. He would have them pile up in Betsy head out on the open road.
He was well known for his humorous phone calls, his contagious laughter, his surprising drive by visits he gave his family and friends blasting his Tejano Music. He was always willing to give out a helping hand to anyone in need.
Roberto is preceded in death by his brother Sam Gonzales, brother in laws Tomas Rodriduez, Pablo Torres.
Roberto is survived by his spouse Yolanda Escobar. His children Nini Martinez (Robert), Polly Munguia(Teyo),
Juanita Martinez, Frank Ibarra (Amanda), Marisela Escobar, Christella Martinez (Tono), Sabrina Escobar (Mike), Elisa Martinez, Jasmine Martinez, Isaiah Martinez (Esther), Brianna Martinez (Gabriel), Izaak Martinez (Alexsandra). His sisters Irma Martinez (Conrad) and Betty Rodriduez. His mother Betty Macias. His 22 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Viewing and Visitation will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 5:00 p.m. and Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at the Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, WA. Those wishing to sign Roberto's online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com
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