Nacho Martinez Golf Tournament

Nacho Martinez, my husband and the namesake of the tournament, died 12 years ago - October 28, 2012 - after a valiant fight against Prostate Cancer. He was 55 years old.

Nacho was born in Tijuana, Baja Mexico, the youngest of five children, but he grew up in the United States. We were married in 1986 and quickly had five children of our own. They all attended St. Charles School, and we became immersed in school and parish life. We both felt very fortunate that our children were able to attend St. Charles. One of the most meaningful things for Nacho to do was donate to their Tuition Assistance Fund each year.

Nacho loved to play golf. He forgot everything else when he was on the course and he played as often as he could. He loved his friends and the time he spent at Balboa Golf Course. He brought his usual brand of good cheer with him to the course and would get especially ‘festive’ at the monthly meetings. He liked to keep things lively, so when the 50/50 raffle ticket was about to be selected, Nacho would yell from the back of the room, “Shake em up!”

So in keeping with Nacho’s philosophy, please enjoy this day: the sunshine, the camaraderie, the beer (if you are old enough!) and oh yes, THE GOLF!

God bless you for giving to such a worthy cause, a cause that was very close to my husband’s heart and will remain forever close to mine!

So go out there, have a great time, and don’t be afraid to “Shake ‘em up!”

Sheila  Martinez