JoAnn Frances (Martinez) Alvarez Obituary

We announce the death of JoAnn Frances (Martinez) Alvarez of Bay City, Michigan, who passed away on June 22, 2026, at the age of 65. JoAnn will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of JoAnn Frances (Martinez) Alvarez to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her sister Paula; her granddaughter Angel Alvarez; her parents-in-law, Moses and Susie Alvarez; and her sister-in-law Ruth Alvarez.

She is survived by: her parents, Robert Martinez, and Josephine Martinez, Sr. (Garcia); her husband Richard "Rick" Alvarez; her children, Richard Martinez (Erin Lockey), Angel Alvarez (Felicia), Susie Alvarez and Jesse Robert Martinez; her grandchildren, Kalle, Jordyn, Chase, Elleyana, Richard, Vida, Tino, Amaya, Alivia, Easton, Cruz, Luca, Jacob, Jessica, Monica, Nevaeh and Mireya; her siblings, Bobby Martinez (Jennifer), Abby Surgeson (Bob), Angel Martinez, Manuel Martinez (Laura) and Joe Martinez; and her brothers-in-law, Phil Alvarez (Frances), Moses Alvarez, Jr. and Dan Alvarez (Irene). She is also survived by in-laws, extended family members, and dear friends.

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