Edward Martinez

July 13, 1950 - March 28, 2021

Rev. Edward Martinez, 70, of Orlando, FL was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He went to Bible College in Puerto Rico, then moved to Miami before establishing his family and ministry in Orlando, FL. After a full life of ministry with the Assemblies of God, Pastor Martinez went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021. He is survived by his loving family. His wife of almost 50 years; Raquel Martinez. His 4 children; Rebecca Martinez Soto, Aby Martinez Jordan, Jonathan Edward Martinez, and Kelly Garriga Martinez. As well as two sons in law; Josue Soto and Ottoniel Garriga Martinez. 7 grand children; Giovani, Amaris, Caleb, Jillian, Jonathan, Annalise and Elijah. One great grandson; Jett Liam. As well as his 6 siblings and their spouses; Marie Sifford, Ruth and Jose Vazquez, Ana and Gilbert Torres, Peter and Isa Martinez, Benjamin Martinez and Neftali and Sarah Martinez. A family viewing will be held on Monday, April 5, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm and the funeral service will be from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at Centro de la Familia Cristiana, located at 2008 N. Goldenrod Road, Orlando, Florida 32807. On Tuesday, April 6, 2021 he will be laid to rest during a private family ceremony at Greenwood Cemetery. Pastor Martinez will forever be remembered and loved by all those who had the pleasure to know him. May he find joy and pleasure in his eternal reward in heaven for the life of purity and integrity that he lived and demonstrated daily as an example for others to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made to: Iglesia Vida Abundante, 6115 Winegard Road, Orlando, FL 32809. Funeral services entrusted to Porta Coeli Funeral Home & Crematory, 2801 E. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34743. Phone: (407) 846-2804 - For online condolences please visit: www.PortaCoeliFH.com