Memorial Program and Reception of Ernesto Martinez

Ernesto Martinez Memorial Program and Reception June 10 in UDH

Friends and colleagues of Ernesto Martínez are invited to a memorial program and reception to celebrate his life on campus on Thursday, June 10, immediately following his funeral services.

The memorial reception, approximately 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., will be in the University Dining Hall. Parking for off-campus guests is relaxed in Lot G.

The funeral services for Ernesto, emeritus professor of Chicano and Latin American Studies and alumnus of California State University, Fresno, are tonight and Thursday.

A public viewing is scheduled 4-7 p.m. today (June 9) at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home (1525 E. Saginaw Way, Fresno), with recitation of the Rosary immediately following. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. June 10 at St. John’s Cathedral (2814 Mariposa St., Fresno). Interment will be at Saint Peter’s Catholic Cemetery.

Ernesto’s 30-plus year academic career at Fresno State included the founding of the then-La Raza Studies Program, its Mexican folkloric dance troupe, the internationally acclaimed Los Danzantes de Aztlán and Fresno State’s Chicano Commencement Celebration (now Latino Commencement Celebration).

Family and friends will recall his historic contribution to the university and the community. A university obituary is posted at www.FresnoStateNews.com.

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