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Elmer Righetti passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009 in Salinas at the age of 92. He was born and lived in Hollister and was a local orchardist all his life. Member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Council #1492 and the Hollister Elk's Lodge.

Born July 6, 1935 and entered into rest March 16, 2009 in Oakdale CA. Mr. Martin lived in the Salinas/Castroville area most of his life before moving to Gilroy in 1997 and then Valley Springs in 2006. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Vlinda Martin, daughters Kimberly Casarez of Salinas, Tammy Martin of Yuba City and son Michael Martin of Cading, KY. Other survivors include seven grandsons, three granddaughters , two great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his parents Josephine and Ralph M. Martin and grandson Jason Amaya.

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