Juan De Dios Martinez age 67, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday February 4, 2018 at Valley Regional Hospital in Brownsville, surrounded by his loving family.
He was a humble and sincere man always willing to help others. He enjoyed spending time with family and family barbeques. He had an infectious laugh that would often make others laugh. His presence was so pure he was admired by his family. He was also a good listener and gave the best advice. He will always be remembered as a loving and devoted, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Lydia Carolina Martinez on December 25, 2015.
Juan is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Elizabeth Martinez, their two children, Juan Martinez (Alejandra) and Elizabeth Rodriguez (Matias), grandchildren, Aisha Martinez, Michael Martinez, Matias Rodriguez Jr., Abran Juan Rodriguez, Mia Martinez, Mylee Martinez and Elizabeth Martinez. Siblings, Luis Martinez, Pepe Martinez, Maria Diaz, Carlos Martinez and Jesus Martinez. He is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Armando Barba, Ivan Colmenares, Michael Martinez, Virgil Gutierrez, Cesar Colmenares and Juan Martinez.
Visitation will be held Tuesday February 6, 2018 beginning at 1 pm to 9 pm with a prayer service at 7 pm tonight.
Chapel Service will be held on Wednesday February 7, 2018 at 10 am at Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow to Las Rusias Cemetery, Los Indios.