David M Marquez

David M. MarquezJuly 28, 1940 - May 7, 2022David "The Kid" Marquez, a longtime Calipatria, CA resident and farm laborer in the Imperial Valley, passed away on May 7, 2022 at the age of 81 after a courageous battle with lung cancer and medical issues in recent years. However, David's life did not come to an end with his death for he is surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. As he would often say, "Si tienes miedo a todo, entonces nunca vas hacer nada."David was born on July 28, 1940 to Maria Dolores Marquez in Santa Maria De Los Angeles, Jalisco. David was a lifelong farm laborer from an early age. Also, as a young man, David debuted as a semi professional boxer in his home state of Jalisco opening for well-known boxers. He enjoyed practicing martial arts, fishing and anything related to the outdoors. In 1964, David married his beloved wife Gloria Renteria Lomeli in Guadalajara, Jalisco. David and Gloria had 5 children: Isabeth, Sandra, Abraham, Alejandra and Gloria. A hard-working man, he immigrated his family from Mexicali, B.C. to the Imperial Valley in 1975. David did not retire until the age of 71 after the passing of his beloved wife in 2011 and from there forth, spent his time with his 2 best friends, his dogs, Tiburcio and Chencho. At the age of 77, David was diagnosed with lung cancer but despite his battle with his health in recent years, he showed nothing but courage and dignity in facing life's challenges straight on and head held high. Despite the pain, David came out a hero, stayed strong and fought until the very end.David was predeceased by his mother Maria Dolores Marquez, 2 sisters Maria de Jesus Duran and Martha Campos, wife Gloria Marquez and grandchild Melissa Marquez Bustos. He is survived by his sister, Maria del Rosario Renteria; 5 children, Isabeth Rizo (Fernando Lopez), Sandra Marquez (Jose Rodriguez), Abraham Marquez (Faviola Marquez), Alejandra Gaytan (Saul Gaytan) and Gloria Brambila (Carlos Brambila); 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. The viewing will be held at Frye Chapel in Brawley on Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 6 - 9 PM. A final viewing will be held prior to burial services on Friday, May 27, 2022 from 9 - 9:30 AM with a procession leading to Riverview Cemetery in Brawley for burial at 10 AM.