Martin Perez Esquivel was born to Ursulo and Damiana Esquivel on November 12, 1923 in Ray, Arizona. He was the youngest of 6 children. He married the love of his life, Lucy Carrillo and was married for 54 years. Together they had 5 children: Marion (Mario) Herrera, Sophie Lopez, Martin "Tin" (Laura King) Esquivel, Larry (Betty) Esquivel, Chuck (Jeanne) Esquivel. They were blessed with 17 grandchildren, 35 great-granchildren, and 7 great great-grandchildren.

Martin worked for 41 years at Kennecott Copper Corp. and Asarco in Ray as an electrician. After he retired he worked for Copper Basin Railway for 2 years. He also served in the US Army for 2 years during World War II.

Martin loved to dance and sing, work on TV's, washers and dryers, and don't forget "his black tape." He was preceded in death by his wife Lucy, son Chuck, and grandson Michael.