Theodore "Teddy" David Martinez

Theodore David Martinez

"Teddy"

February 18, 1948 - August 28, 2019

Theodore "Teddy" David Martinez, 71, was born February 18, 1948 and passed away August 28, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Ramona Martinez. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 23 years, Amy; children T.J. and Tiffany Martinez; step children, Chris Pena, Paul Pena (Jackie) and Teresa Pena; grandchildren , little T.J Martinez, A.J. Martinez, Balain Martinez, Reyne Pena, Diane Pena, Priscilla Pena, Anthony Saavedra, Brian Saavedra and Leilani Saavedra; brothers, Albert Martinez (Vonnie), Richard Martinez (Marta) and Steve Martinez(Deanna); Aunts, Mary Lou Martinez and Dina Floriano; brother in law, Sabas Cruz ; sister in laws, Sylvia Vitela, Edna Urango (Gil), Olga Schamus, Elsa Cruz-Bailey and several nieces and nephews.

Teddy attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Elementary School and remained close to his lifelong friends from there. He attended Bakersfield High School and Bakersfield College. He joined the Army in 1967 and served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. Upon returning home he worked at Coke-a-Cola Bottling Co. Then he got on with the U.S. Postal Service where he worked for 30 years.

He enjoyed watching his Rams football team and his Lakers basketball team. Ted enjoyed traveling with Amy. They cruised to Hawaii, flew to NY and visited Texas nearly every year. Ted and Amy enjoyed the danced at the Eagles Club. He loved any occasion to dress up. He was a sharp dresser. Even his hats matched his outfits. They enjoyed entertaining in their home. Ted was well liked by many. He looked forward to meeting all the guys every Tuesday for breakfast at the Arizona Caf. Ted was a good son, brother, husband, father and grandpa. We will always remember his smile and he will be greatly missed.