Jose A.

Martinez

Harlingen, TX -

Jose A. Martinez, Sr, 88, completed his journey toward eternal peace with our Lord on September 14, 2017, surrounded by his devoted family. He is preceded in death by his parents Fidel and Josefina Martinez, his brother Juan Puga, his grandsons Michael Carmona, Jaime Martinez, and Jose Martinez, III, and his great-grandson Brandon Ayala. Jose is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Dominga P. Martinez, his brother Vicente Delgado, his sons, David Martinez, Sr., Luis Martinez, Francisco (Luz) Martinez, Sr., Jose (Lucy) Martinez, Jr., his daughters, Lupita Martinez, Paula (Jose) Ayala, Maria (Sal) Carmona, Consuelo Padron, Lisa (Roque) Saldivar, and the apple of his eye, his daughter, Josie Martinez. Jose has departed this world, nonetheless his spirit will live on through his 30 grandchildren, his 56 great-grandchildren, and his 3 great-great grandchildren. He loved each and every one of them in his own special way.

Jose was a lifelong resident of Harlingen, Texas. At an early age, Jose began working as a farmer where he embraced the morals of dedication and pride in his work. He carried these morals for the rest of his life and instilled them in all of his children. Jose also worked with McLeod Raymond Civil Engineers and Cameron County as a land surveyor for many years where he left his mark on countless acres of land throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Upon his retirement, Jose returned to his roots where continued to work on his ranch at home until the Lord called him home.

Jose will be dearly missed by all those who loved him and called him a friend. His beloved family was his most treasured possession. Jose lived a humble life and was always eager to lend a helping hand. He displayed a genuine respect to everyone he encountered and his affection for his wife always remained as strong as the first moment he fell in love with her. While he had a hand in raising many different farm animals, his true passion was raising cattle. Family and friends alike always enjoyed to see the sight of Jose's cows running toward the gate from the opposite end of the pasture each day as he returned home from work. While he was man of stern intelligence and honor, Jose had a humorous side to him. At the most unexpected moments, he would have the entire room laughing with his quick witty actions or a short joke. These moments will remain as treasured memories for all those who hold him dear.

Honored to be pallbearers are his sons whom he adored David Martinez, Sr., Luis Martinez, Francisco Martinez, Sr., and Jose Martinez, Jr. along with his sons-in-law whom he entrusted his family, Sal Carmona, Jr. and Roque Saldivar, Sr. Special gratitude to Dee Bennett, Marta Cruz, and the services of Kindred Hospice for their generous assistance and caring support for Jose and his entire family.

Visitation will be held Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 5pm to 9pm, and visitation will continue on Sunday, September 17, 2017 from 1pm to 9m with the prayer of the Holy Rosary to be recited on both evenings at 7pm at Trinity Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, September 18, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Interment will follow to Ashland Memorial Park Cemetery in Harlingen, Texas.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 East Harrison Avenue Harlingen, Texas 78550 (956)364-2444.