THE STAFF OF THE SHERIFFS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF RETIRED CUSTODY ASSISTANT FERNANDO R. MARTINEZ.  HE PASSED AWAY ON FEBRUARY 1, 2021.

FERNANDO BEGAN HIS CAREER AS A LOS ANGELES COUNTY POLICE OFFICER ON OCTOBER 16, 1978.  HE WAS PART OF THE MERGER TO THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT IN 2010.  FERNANDO RETIRED ON APRIL 28, 2012, HIS LAST UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT WAS THE PITCHESS DETENTION CENTER – EAST FACILITY.

HE WAS A VETERAN OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY.

FUNERAL SERVICES ARE PENDING.

The family requested no condolences.