Lionel Quiroz Martinez Sierra Vista, Arizona Obituary

Lionel Quiroz Martinez

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><strong>Lionel Quiroz Maritnez</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><strong>July 5, 1944 - July 23, 2021</strong></span></p> <p>Lionel Quiroz Martinez,77, of Tombstone, Arizona,passed away on July 5, 1944 with loved ones by his side.</p> <p>Lionel was born in Gleeson, Arizona, to the late Ciriaco and Maria Martinez. He was raise in Gleeson and attended Tombstone High School. Lionel was a great mechanic; he helped teach several local boys how to work on cars. Lionel was always available to help anyone who needed help with their vehicles. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 13004 of Tombstone, 3rd degree.</p> <p>He enjoyed anything to do with cars, but especially his grandchildren.</p> <p>Lionel married his high school sweetheart, Carrol Lynn Martinez on June 28, 1963 in Bisbee, Arizona . He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Tombstone.</p> <p>Lionel is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Carrol Lynn Martinez of Tombstone; daughter, Christy (Mark) Molina of Tombstone; siblings, Herlinda Martinez and Carmen Rosado; grandchildren, Nina, Daniel, Marisella, Gabriella, Leonidus, and Bryan; great-grandchildren, Kory, Liam, Alivia, Avah, and Leilani; and many family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Julia Palmer; his parents Ciriaco and Maria Martinez; his brothers, Joe, Arthur, Ciriaco, Frank, Gilbert, and Peter.</p> <p>Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Tombstone on Saturday, July 31st, 2021 at 10:00 AM with Father Rob Neske as celebrant. Burial to follow at Tombstone City Cemetery. Potluck reception will follow at the cemetery pavilion.</p>
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Lionel Quiroz Maritnez

July 5, 1944 - July 23, 2021

Lionel Quiroz Martinez,77, of Tombstone, Arizona,passed away on July 5, 1944 with loved ones by his side.

Lionel was born in Gleeson, Arizona, to the late Ciriaco and Maria Martinez. He was raise in Gleeson and attended Tombstone High School. Lionel was a great mechanic; he helped teach several local boys how to work on cars. Lionel was always available to help anyone who needed help with their vehicles. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 13004 of Tombstone, 3rd degree.

He enjoyed anything to do with cars, but especially his grandchildren.

Lionel married his high school sweetheart, Carrol Lynn Martinez on June 28, 1963 in Bisbee, Arizona . He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Tombstone.

Lionel is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Carrol Lynn Martinez of Tombstone; daughter, Christy (Mark) Molina of Tombstone; siblings, Herlinda Martinez and Carmen Rosado; grandchildren, Nina, Daniel, Marisella, Gabriella, Leonidus, and Bryan; great-grandchildren, Kory, Liam, Alivia, Avah, and Leilani; and many family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Julia Palmer; his parents Ciriaco and Maria Martinez; his brothers, Joe, Arthur, Ciriaco, Frank, Gilbert, and Peter.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Tombstone on Saturday, July 31st, 2021 at 10:00 AM with Father Rob Neske as celebrant. Burial to follow at Tombstone City Cemetery. Potluck reception will follow at the cemetery pavilion.

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Saturday, July 31 2021
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Tombstone, AZ 85638
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