Religious figures Francisco Xavier Martínez Zazo and Marcos Rincón Cruz pass away

The Salesian and Franciscan religious communities are mourning the deaths of two prominent figures.

Francisco Xavier Martínez Zazo, a Salesian priest, passed away in Barcelona at the age of 80. Having served for 64 years as a Salesian and 54 years as a priest, he held various leadership roles including Inspectorate Counselor and Director. He was a teacher and specialist in pedagogy, having served in numerous locations across Spain, including Barcelona, Lleida, and Andorra.

Additionally, Father Marcos Rincón Cruz, a member of the Franciscan Order (OFM), has passed away at the age of 88. He was highly regarded for his long-standing educational work at the Franciscan College of the Immaculate in La Puebla de Montalbán, Toledo, where he left a significant impact on multiple generations of local residents.