Van D. Martinez Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Van D. Martinez (Many, Louisiana), who passed away on February 6, 2026 at the age of 72. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, J. V. Martinez and Josephine Remedies Martinez; his brothers, Lynn Martinez and Tim Martinez; his nieces, Melania Martinez and Tammy Martinez; his nephew Justin "Big Boy" Laroux; his brothers-in-law, Laine Contario, John Contario and Buddy Floyd Woodle; and his uncle Johnny "Gray Horse" Rivers.
He is survived by: his wife Connie Martinez of Zwolle, Louisiana; his children, Shane Martinez (Amanda) of Stonewall, J. V. Martinez of Zwolle, Louisiana, Bridget Corley (Clay) of Stonewall and Crystal Williams of Zwolle, Louisiana; his grandchildren, Caitlyn Corley Reed (Hagan) of Florien, Macy Corley of Baton Rouge, Hunter Martinez (Mason) of Stonewall, Zachary Martinez of Stonewall, Aubrie Heintz of Stonewall and Taylor Williams of Zwolle, Louisiana; and his great grandchildren, Brooks, Bennett Martinez of Stonewall, Kalani and Azyden Williams of Zwolle, Louisiana. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends.
