Felipe "Mr. Martinez" Martinez Jr., of Rockford departed this earthly life December 7, 2025. He was born February 7, 1954 in Mexico the son of Felipe Sr. and Maria Natividad Martinez.  Felipe lived in Rockford 29 years coming from Chicago, IL. He married the former Imelda Aguilera  March 5, 1977 in Chicago. Felipe was the owner and operator of Martinez Auto Repair serving the Rockford community since 1997. He graduated from high school in Mexico.

Felipe leaves to cherish many loving memories, his wife of 48 years, Imelda; daughter, Diana Ortmann; son, Eric (Jennifer) Martinez; grandson, Angelo Ortmann; mother, Maria Natividad Martinez; six sisters, Gloria Martinez, Martha (Dan) Larrick, Maria Sanchez,  Ana Martinez, Josie Martinez, and Rosa (Miguel) Martinez; two brothers, Jose Guadalupe Martinez and Rolando Martinez; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father;  and brother, Rafael Martinez.

Memorial service will be held 12:00 noon Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Hope Fellowship 1135 E. State Street. Family will receive guest from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.