James Martinez, 60 of Elgin, died November 23, 2015 peacefully with his family by his side.
Visitation will be on Sunday from 12-6:00pm at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home -10763 Dundee Road. A private funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to https://www.gofundme.com/JamesMExpenses
James was born April 15, 1955 in Texas, the son of Roberto and Margarita (Garza) Martinez. He married Claribel Alicea on February 3, 1977. He enjoyed playing billards, watching tv and going for a drive.
He is survived by his wife, Claribel Martinez, his parents, Roberto and Margarita Martinez, by his grandmother Antonia Gonzalez, he is survived by his children, Mariela (Christopher) Siegert, Jaime Manny (Zara) Martinez, his grandchildren, Nolan and Abigail, he is also survived by his brother, Roberto Martinez the III.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772.
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Claribel and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know I will keep you and James in my prayers during this difficult time. Again, sorry for your loss and take care. Lisa Bilotti
Dear Claribel and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and James in my thoughts and prayers during this emotional time. He will be missed by all who had the opportunity to know him.
Jaime, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Please accept my condolences.
Claribel, Sincere sympathy to you and your family during your sadness. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and hope that fond memories will give you comfort and strength.
Claribel, You and your family will be in my thoughts in my prayers. Sincerely, Susan
What a wonderful family you have around you at this sorrowful time.
Dear Clari and Family: Jaime is at peace, yet will be missed by all. Please accept my condolences, hugs, and kisses. You are in my thoughts are prayers - God bless. Love, Azra
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
My heart breaks for you during this very difficult time. Please tell me what I can do to help. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
You two had a wonderful life together. Hopefully you can find comfort in the memories. I will be thinking about your family.
Claribel and Family, you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of James. I pray that God will give you the strength to see you through this sad and difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Willie
Claribel and family-I am sorry to hear of your loss. Mark Johnston