Jose Luis Martinez, 48, of La Porte, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2017 at his home.
Jose was born on August 7, 1968 in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico to Martin and Reyna Avendaño (Ortiz) Martinez.
On June 30, 2006 in Markham, IL, he married Maria Alejandra Castro who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Natalia Martinez, Celeste Segura, and Maximiliano Hernandez, all of La Porte; mother, Reyna Avendaño of Mexico; brother, Juan Martinez of La Porte; and uncle, Estevon Avendaño of La Porte.
He was preceded in death by his father, Martin Martinez; grandmother, Librada Ortiz Lozano; and grandfather, Manuel Avendaño Hernandez.
Jose worked as a welder. He enjoyed woodworking, soccer, and spending time with his brother.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Cremation will follow the service.
A time of visitation will be from 4 - 8 PM on Monday, May 1, 2017 and from 9 AM until the time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 130 Red Coach Dr., Mishawaka, IN, 46545.
Condolences may be shared online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com