Alberto P.

Martinez

Albert P. Martinez, 71, passed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

He was born on November 26, 1953, in Harlingen, Texas.

Albert was a Rio Hondo High school graduate, attended Texas Southmost College for 2 years and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He completed his basic training at Fort Polk, Louisiana, moved on to Fort Dix, New Jersey and Fort Knox, Kentucky, and was stationed at Fort Hood, Killeen, Tx for his final stint. His training in the army as a mechanic for tanks and recovery vehicles prepared him for his employment as a diesel mechanic at the International Boundary & Water Commission in Mercedes, Tx, where he worked for 40 + years, retiring as Shop Foreman.

He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Rosie Zuniga on Feb 17, 1979, and they celebrated their 46th anniversary recently.

Albert was a loving, devoted and disciplined husband, father and grandfather whom cherished his family. He was especially loving to his 2 granddaughters. He was extremely proud of his 3 sons and their completion of their bachelor degrees and the success in their fields.

Albert loved to joke around and make people laugh. He loved to spend time with family and friends, and he was always ready to engage in a lively discussion about any topic, especially politics.

He enjoyed Tejano music, fishing, sitting out at the beach, raising farm animals, working the fields with his tractor and riding his lawn mower, not only to mow the lawn, but to transport him around the property. He enjoyed cooking and having a good meal.

Last, but not least, he was a huge fan of his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers!

Albert leaves behind a legacy of family first, working hard, and a commitment to values and beliefs.

Surviving family members include wife, Rosie Martinez; sons Ryan (Mayte) Martinez, Kris Martinez, Justin Martinez; granddaughters, Annamarie Martinez, and Evangelyne Martinez; sisters, Connie Mejia, Anita Weaver, and Maggie Garza; one brother, Pablo Niaves; brother-in-law, Rick Zuniga, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Magdalena Martinez; sisters, Maria Elena Posada and Julia Garcia; and brothers, Pablo Martinez and Narciso Martinez.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with full military honors under the auspices of the American Legion Post 205 at 6:00 p.m. to be followed with the prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p,m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

As per Albert's wishes, cremation will follow.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Alberto P. Martinez have entrusted his funeral arrangements to Freddy & Lenny Elizondo - Funeral Directors/Owners at Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Avenue Harlingen, TX 78550. You may contact us at (956)364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com