Jose E. Martinez Lara, age 35, of Belvidere, IL, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2022. Jose was born in Mexico on November 28, 1986 to Jose Martinez Cleto and Bianca Estelle Lara Zacarias. Jose had a passion for cooking, and his skills and unique style made him the head cook of the family. When he was not cooking, you could find him singing and dancing along to his favorite music as well as working on his truck. He was a passionate cook, a talented dancer, an amazing friend, and a beautiful soul that left this world far too soon. He will be remembered by all the love and joy he put out into this world. His life and generosity will not soon be forgotten.
A dear son
A dear brother
And a friend
Jose Martinez
March 2, 2022
Those we love don’t
go away
They walk beside us
Everyday
Unseen, unheard
but always near,
so loved, so missed
so very dear
RIP PIWI
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