Obituary: Martinez, Felix
Age 64
MARTINEZ, Felix
(Age 64)
Beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away Friday May 13, 2016 in Spokane, WA.
Born in Cheyenne, WY on October 7, 1951 to Felix Sr. and Rose, he lived in many places until settling in Denver.
He graduated from Aurora Central High School before going on to the Air Force Academy and Colorado College.
Medical school at the University of Colorado was followed by residency in Pathology at University of New Mexico, and fellowships in Surgical Pathology at University of Iowa and Cytopathology at St. Louis University.
He’s called Spokane home for the past 28 years, working for Incyte Diagnostics.
He married Jan Bowes on June 27, 1981, and together they raised Jake (30) and Rosie (27) who were adopted from S. Korea.
He was loved by his family and his precious granddaughter.
Felix was a master gardener, birdwatcher, and fisherman, collecting a myriad of friends in those pursuits.
His joy, gentleness, and compassion will be deeply missed.
A memorial service and reception will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday May 21, 2016, First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St., Spokane, WA 99201.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in his honor may be sent to Christ Kitchen, 2410 N. Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99205.
(Memo line indicate: Felix Martinez Memorial Fund).