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>
July 5, 1944 - July 23, 202107/05/194407/23/2021
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Carrie KEANE
July 30, 2021
I'm deeply saddened to learn of Lionel's passing. Lionel was a good friend and coworker at Star Chevrolet. I sought him out daily, first thing to get a sweet good morning greeting and a good laugh at something funny he had to say.  My thoughts are prayers are with the lo... Continue Reading
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The staff at Hatfield Funeral Home
July 26, 2021
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Lionel. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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