Ricardo Jesus

Martinez

Ricardo Jesus Martinez, age 83, went home to be with the Lord peacefully early Sunday morning December 17, 2023 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. He was born January 22, 1940 to Jesus Maria Martinez and Christina Chapa Martinez in NL Mexico.

Mr. Martinez proudly served his country in the United States Marines Corps. and was honorably discharged. He was a patriotic man and proud to be a veteran of the Marines.

He was a lifelong resident of Harlingen and member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. He was in the jewelry business most of his life in the downtown district of Harlingen at Commerce Jewelry Store up until he retired.

Ricardo is preceded in death by his parents, infant son, Hector Javier Martinez, a sister, Diana Lopez, Brother in Laws, Adan Alvarez, Armando Lopez and Pedro "Pete" Pena and a grandson, Jorge Eduardo Martinez Jr.

He leaves to treasure his wonderful memory, his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Olga Trevino Martinez, Children, Jorge Eduardo Martinez (Corina), Ricardo Arnoldo Martinez (Edna Eliserio Martinez), Veronica Marie Villarreal (Ricardo Villarreal); Grandchildren, Angela Elaine Cruz (Cresencio), Jessica Renee Martinez, Jesus Longoria (Mari Cruz), Anisa Sauceda (Johnny), Zachary Rick Martinez (Roselynn), Jake Aaron Martinez (Lani G. Martinez), Abigail Martinez, Haley Villarreal, Erik Villarreal, Valerie Villarreal, Ricardo Joseph Villarreal Jr.; 18 Great Grandchildren; his Sisters, Virginia Alvarez of McAllen, Gloria Huerta (Joe) of Houston and Gracie Pena of Harlingen. He is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, relatives and friends and a close family friend whom he loved as a son, Pastor Carl Flowers.

Visitation is scheduled to be held Tuesday December 19, 2023 from 1 pm to 9 pm with a prayer of the Holy Rosary Service at 6:00 pm, led by Bro Hoss Alvarez followed with a prayer service with Pastor Carl Flowers officiating.  A funeral Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday December 20, 2023 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. Interment will follow to Las Rusias Cemetery, Los Indios with full military honors under the auspices of the American Legion Post 205 funeral honor guard.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be his grandsons, Zachary Martinez, Jake Martinez, Jesse Longoria, Johnny Sauceda, Cresencio Cruz, Erik Villarreal, Ricardo Joseph Villarreal Jr. and Pedro "Pete" Pena Jr..

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