Juan A.

Martinez

Harlingen, TX -

Juan A. Martinez, 72, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, May 5, 2016, peacefully surrounded by his family at his residence in Harlingen. He was born on May 1, 1944 to Dionicio and Maria Martinez. Juan was a native and lifetime resident of Harlingen where in 1961 he met the love of his life, Teresa, when he was 17 years old. They were married in 1967 at St. Anthony Catholic Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Juan David Martinez; and brother, Rodolfo Martinez.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Teresa Martinez; his children, Debra Ann Evans (John) and Marisa Ann Aguirre (Robert); 5 grandchildren, Christopher, Steven, and Andrew Anciso, Amaris Inez Aguirre and Robby Aguirre; 3 great grandchildren, Aaleyah, Annmarie and Jaden Anciso; 2 brothers and 5 sisters, Dora Olson (David), Olga Waits (Calvin), Gloria Saldivar (Frank), Yolanda Marroquin (Ernest), Mary Ann Moreno (Isidro), Jose Luis Martinez (Cathy), and Ramiro Martinez (Elena); sister and brother-in-law, Sally Sanchez (George); and numerous nephews and nieces.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 8, 2016, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, May 9, 2016, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Interment will follow to Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Christopher, Steven, and Andrew Anciso, Ray Sanchez, Tony Saucedo, and Isidro Moreno.

Special thanks to Gentiva Hospice, Dan RN, Albert CNA, Lupita RN, Pastor Juan Salinas, Dr. James Castillo, Henrietta RN, and Annette RN.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956)364-2444.