Demetrio "Don Deme" Martinez

December 22, 1947 - May 14, 2020

MARTINEZ, Mr. Demetrio "Don Deme" – age 72, passed away, Thursday, May 14, 2020 at his residence. Public Visitation 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Wednesday, May 20, 2020 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry Street, Minister William Torres, Officiating. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 North Perry Street., Mr. Martinez will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home and may be viewed from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Wednesday. Mr. Martinez leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Maria C. Gonzalez; children, Carmen Smith, Wanda and Ramona Martinez, Elisa Valentin, Ramon and Jessica Martinez, Carlos (Angie) Guzman and Norman and Maria Rivera; fourty three grandchildren; thirty four great grandchildren; sister, Milagros Martinez; one niece; four nephews; and a host of other numerous relatives and friends. Mr. Martinez was preceded in death by his parents, Agapita Figueroa and Inocencio Martinez; and siblings, Carmen and Juan Martinez. At Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, we value the safety and health of our customers, staff and the general public. Therefore, we will adhere to EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2020-11 issued by our Governor Gretchen Whitmer, regarding assemblages in the wake of the unprecedented health challenge our state and nation is facing. The Executive Order is as follows: Acting under the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, I order the following: 1. Beginning on April 10, 2020 at 9:00 am, and continuing through May 28, 2020 at 5:00 pm, all assemblages of more than 10 people in a single indoor shared space and all events of more than 10 people are prohibited in this state. A single indoor shared space includes but is not limited to a room, hall, cafeteria, auditorium, theater, or gallery. The prohibition on assemblages set forth in this section does not apply to: We do understand that this may pose a challenge to you and your family, but our dedicated staff is here to help guide you towards making the best decisions in memorializing your loved one.