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Official Obituary of

Leonard E. Martinez

May 3, 1958 ~ August 22, 2022 (age 64) 64 Years Old

Leonard Martinez Obituary

Leonard E. Martinez, 64, a lifelong resident of East Chicago, IN., passed away August 22, 2022. He was born on May 3, 1958, in East Chicago, IN. to Louis and Juanita Martinez.

Leonard was a retiree of the City of East Chicago, where he worked faithfully as a Code Enforcement Officer. He was a talented handyman capable of fixing everything from cars to your household plumbing, and always willing to help a friend with a home project.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis L. and Juanita C. Martinez, and baby sister; Jennifer (Darwyn) Abernathy.

Leonard is survived by five siblings; Dennis (Cyndy) Martinez of Hilo, HI, Mary Alice Martinez, Patricia Martinez, Laura Martinez, Jacqueline (Simon) Martinez-Quintanilla; and a host of nephews, and nieces.

Leonard will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 31, 2022, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. from Ridgelawn Funeral Home 4201 West Ridge Road Gary, Indiana 46408. Burial Ridgelawn Cemetery.

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