David

Martinez

David Martinez, age 72, went home to the Lords Kingdom early Sunday morning September 18, 2022 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Born on May 6, 1950 in Brownsville, TX son to Fernando and Conchita Martinez. As a youngster he was featured on the Fats' Domino Show showcasing his dance moves, he was also musically inclined. David attended public schools and graduated from Homer Hanna High School. His passion was music, he was a musician and learned to play the guitar very well. In 1979 he met the love of is life and married on October 8, 1980 to Guadalupe Gonzalez. David was a very intelligent man and worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. and retired from AT&T after many years of loyal service as a Sr. Reports Clerk. In his leisure he enjoyed solving crossword puzzles and collect and write calligraphy. His favorite animal was the stallion.

Preceded in death by his brother, Arnold Martinez and his parents.

He leaves to cherish his wonderful memory his beloved wife of 41 years, Guadalupe G. Martinez, four children, James Martinez, Michael Alexander Martinez, Christina Sanchez and Shawn Delauney, four grandchildren, Ariana Sanchez, Shawn Sanchez, Anabelle Jett and David Jett. He is also survived by several siblings, nehews, nieces other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday September 21, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a prayer service of the Holy Rosary to begin at 7:00 pm.

Visitations will continue on Thursday September 22, 2022 until service time of the Celebration of Life Ceremony at 2:00 pm with Deacon Genaro Ibarra as celebrant. A reception will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, Texas 78550. www.trinityfunerals.com