Marion Larene Martinez was born March 3, 1936 and passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018, with her family by her side.

Marion opened one of the first wrecking yards in San Diego, and owned a specialty wrecking yard called Mini Truck. In the early 60s Marion had a tiger, chimpanzee, baby lion cubs, leopards, and many more exotic animals that appeared on Merv Griffith, and Cal Worthington.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Moon, daughters Robyn Badilla and Gina Martinez, and son Marc Bender. She has many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren that will dearly miss her. Contact the family for services.

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