Jesus Garcia Martinez, 91, of Dilley, entered rest on January 25, 2016 at his home. He was born on December 25, 1924 in Derby to the late Silverio Martinez and Rosa Garcia Rios. He is preceded in death by his childhood sweetheart of 63 years, Angelita Zepeda Martinez, parents, daughter, Adelina M. Carrizales, brothers and sisters; Ramona Garcia Gonzales, Juan Rios, Lilia Rios DeAnda, Santiago Rios and Raul Martinez, granddaughter, Avelina(Abby) Martinez and Noellia Salazar and great granddaughter, Angela Salazar.
He is survived by his children; Adalia M. Salazar and husband Rogelio of Laredo, Adela M. Rodriguez and husband Ronaldo (Nandy) Rodriguez of Dilley, Adelfa Martinez-Coyle and husband Frank of Virginia, Noel Patricio Salazar of Laredo, Juan Jesus Salazar of Dilley, Angelita M. Garcia and husband Arcenio Jr. of Pearsall, son in law, Larry Carrizales of Baird. Grandchildren: Rogelio Salazar, Jr. , Yvette S. Rodriguez & her husband Marcelino Rodriguez, Jr. , Conrado Salazar, Bridget Gonzales & her husband Abel Gonzales, Beronica R. Romero & her husband Fidel Romero, Nandy C. Rodriguez & his wife Jessica D. Rodriguez, Venessa B. Lopez & her husband Trey Pollard, Jenessa G. Lopez & her husband Anthony Forgey, Roman J. Lopez, & Jeremy J. Lopez. Great-grandchildren: Breanna B. Salazar, Jonathan M. Salazar, Marcy J. Salazar, Samantha L. Salazar, Karry Salazar, Esmeralda Rodriguez, Marcelino Rodriguez III, Matthew Rodriguez, Mark Rodriguez, Jorge Rogelio Salazar, Cassandra Salazar; Jessica Fabela, Ezekiel Joel Fabela, Jacqueline L. Garcia, Anazia Garza, Jorge Vallejo Jr., Clarissa G. Garcia, Alamar X. Garcia, Karicia A. Garcia, Alma R. Garcia, Abel Gonzales Jr, Alyssa A. Gonzales, A. Alex Gonzales, Aiden T. Gonzales, Pierce A. Ramirez, Aaron M. Ramirez, Leala O. Romero, Kassidy F. Romero, Jamiee L. Rodriguez, Anamarie L. Rodriguez, Michael N. Rodriguez, Sidney Joachin Pollard, Ofelia Paloma Pollard. He is also survived by his great great grandchildren; Jazmin Salazar, Jeremiah Garza, Eli Reyes, Jaelianna Reyes, Alison N. Salazar, Noah Garza, Dante Gutierrez, Lisandro Dominguez, Jr. and Ryan Nathaniel Fabela.
Jesus was a communicant at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dilley and a man of deep faith. He and Angelita were one of the first Texas couples to attend a Cursillo retreat in Lubbock, Texas. Together, they raised eight children. It was well known in their home there was always room for more children: “donde come uno…comen todos”. Many knew of his love and compassion since he and Angelita never turned their backs on the lost and forsaken, especially the undocumented. Those who knocked at their door were unconditionally welcomed as family.
As a young man, Jesus traveled to west Texas where he trained horses eventually becoming an experienced and avid horseman. He understood the union of animal and earth and developed a keen appreciation for the land and its many uses while working as a foreman and alongside was his father-in-law, Juan Zepeda, as his family worked as migrant laborers in the cotton fields.
Returning to south Texas, he and his family continued to work the land harvesting watermelons and other produce. A man of natural mechanical aptitude, Jesus repaired and maintained the combines and other farm implements ensuring they were in good working order. To many farmers, he was known as the man to call when farm equipment needed repairing. Many a harvest was successful because of the prompt and accurate repairs performed by Jesus Martinez. He worked many years as a diesel engine mechanic for International Harvester and later with the John Deere Company. He was also a volunteer fireman with the Dilley Volunteer Fire Department.
In his golden years, he continued to repair engines and power equipment for friends and family. Many a visitor would find Jesus in his workshop next to his home tinkering on engines and other equipment. Several of his children and grandchildren learned the proper use of tools and the finer points of machinery repair from him while listening to music under the hot Texas sun.
Jesus was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. His extended family in Texas and across the country will miss him dearly.
Pall Bearers: Abel Gonzales Jr., Juan Salazar, Noel Salazar, Rogelio Salazar, Conrado Salazar, Nandito Rodriguez, Jonathan Salazar, Ezekiel Fabela
Viewing and Rosary will be Thursday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the Treviño Royal Oaks Funeral Home, Dilley Chapel. A Catholic funeral mass will be held at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Dilley on Friday, January 29 at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Outreach, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Dilley, CITY 78017
He is survived by his children; Adalia M. Salazar and husband Rogelio of Laredo, Adela M. Rodriguez and husband Ronaldo (Nandy) Rodriguez of Dilley, Adelfa Martinez-Coyle and husband Frank of Virginia, Noel Patricio Salazar of Laredo, Juan Jesus Salazar of Dilley, Angelita M. Garcia and husband Arcenio Jr. of Pearsall, son in law, Larry Carrizales of Baird. Grandchildren: Rogelio Salazar, Jr. , Yvette S. Rodriguez & her husband Marcelino Rodriguez, Jr. , Conrado Salazar, Bridget Gonzales & her husband Abel Gonzales, Beronica R. Romero & her husband Fidel Romero, Nandy C. Rodriguez & his wife Jessica D. Rodriguez, Venessa B. Lopez & her husband Trey Pollard, Jenessa G. Lopez & her husband Anthony Forgey, Roman J. Lopez, & Jeremy J. Lopez. Great-grandchildren: Breanna B. Salazar, Jonathan M. Salazar, Marcy J. Salazar, Samantha L. Salazar, Karry Salazar, Esmeralda Rodriguez, Marcelino Rodriguez III, Matthew Rodriguez, Mark Rodriguez, Jorge Rogelio Salazar, Cassandra Salazar; Jessica Fabela, Ezekiel Joel Fabela, Jacqueline L. Garcia, Anazia Garza, Jorge Vallejo Jr., Clarissa G. Garcia, Alamar X. Garcia, Karicia A. Garcia, Alma R. Garcia, Abel Gonzales Jr, Alyssa A. Gonzales, A. Alex Gonzales, Aiden T. Gonzales, Pierce A. Ramirez, Aaron M. Ramirez, Leala O. Romero, Kassidy F. Romero, Jamiee L. Rodriguez, Anamarie L. Rodriguez, Michael N. Rodriguez, Sidney Joachin Pollard, Ofelia Paloma Pollard. He is also survived by his great great grandchildren; Jazmin Salazar, Jeremiah Garza, Eli Reyes, Jaelianna Reyes, Alison N. Salazar, Noah Garza, Dante Gutierrez, Lisandro Dominguez, Jr. and Ryan Nathaniel Fabela.
Jesus was a communicant at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dilley and a man of deep faith. He and Angelita were one of the first Texas couples to attend a Cursillo retreat in Lubbock, Texas. Together, they raised eight children. It was well known in their home there was always room for more children: “donde come uno…comen todos”. Many knew of his love and compassion since he and Angelita never turned their backs on the lost and forsaken, especially the undocumented. Those who knocked at their door were unconditionally welcomed as family.
As a young man, Jesus traveled to west Texas where he trained horses eventually becoming an experienced and avid horseman. He understood the union of animal and earth and developed a keen appreciation for the land and its many uses while working as a foreman and alongside was his father-in-law, Juan Zepeda, as his family worked as migrant laborers in the cotton fields.
Returning to south Texas, he and his family continued to work the land harvesting watermelons and other produce. A man of natural mechanical aptitude, Jesus repaired and maintained the combines and other farm implements ensuring they were in good working order. To many farmers, he was known as the man to call when farm equipment needed repairing. Many a harvest was successful because of the prompt and accurate repairs performed by Jesus Martinez. He worked many years as a diesel engine mechanic for International Harvester and later with the John Deere Company. He was also a volunteer fireman with the Dilley Volunteer Fire Department.
In his golden years, he continued to repair engines and power equipment for friends and family. Many a visitor would find Jesus in his workshop next to his home tinkering on engines and other equipment. Several of his children and grandchildren learned the proper use of tools and the finer points of machinery repair from him while listening to music under the hot Texas sun.
Jesus was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. His extended family in Texas and across the country will miss him dearly.
Pall Bearers: Abel Gonzales Jr., Juan Salazar, Noel Salazar, Rogelio Salazar, Conrado Salazar, Nandito Rodriguez, Jonathan Salazar, Ezekiel Fabela
Viewing and Rosary will be Thursday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the Treviño Royal Oaks Funeral Home, Dilley Chapel. A Catholic funeral mass will be held at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Dilley on Friday, January 29 at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Outreach, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Dilley, CITY 78017
Jesus Garcia Martinez, 91, of Dilley, entered rest on January 25, 2016 at his home. He was born on December 25, 1924 in Derby to the late Silverio Martinez and Rosa Garcia Rios. He is preceded in death by his childhood sweetheart of 63 years, Angelita Zepeda Martinez, parents, daughter, Adelina M. Carrizales, brothers and sisters; Ramona Garcia Gonzales, Juan Rios, Lilia Rios DeAnda, Santiago Rios and Raul Martinez, granddaughter, Avelina(Abby) Martinez and Noellia Salazar and great granddaughter, Angela Salazar.
He is survived by his children; Adalia M. Salazar and husband Rogelio of Laredo, Adela M. Rodriguez and husband Ronaldo (Nandy) Rodriguez of Dilley, Adelfa Martinez-Coyle and husband Frank of Virginia, Noel Patricio Salazar of Laredo, Juan Jesus Salazar of Dilley, Angelita M. Garcia and husband Arcenio Jr. of Pearsall, son in law, Larry Carrizales of Baird. Grandchildren: Rogelio Salazar, Jr. , Yvette S. Rodriguez & her husband Marcelino Rodriguez, Jr. , Conrado Salazar, Bridget Gonzales & her husband Abel Gonzales, Beronica R. Romero & her husband Fidel Romero, Nandy C. Rodriguez & his wife Jessica D. Rodriguez, Venessa B. Lopez & her husband Trey Pollard, Jenessa G. Lopez & her husband Anthony Forgey, Roman J. Lopez, & Jeremy J. Lopez. Great-grandchildren: Breanna B. Salazar, Jonathan M. Salazar, Marcy J. Salazar, Samantha L. Salazar, Karry Salazar, Esmeralda Rodriguez, Marcelino Rodriguez III, Matthew Rodriguez, Mark Rodriguez, Jorge Rogelio Salazar, Cassandra Salazar; Jessica Fabela, Ezekiel Joel Fabela, Jacqueline L. Garcia, Anazia Garza, Jorge Vallejo Jr., Clarissa G. Garcia, Alamar X. Garcia, Karicia A. Garcia, Alma R. Garcia, Abel Gonzales Jr, Alyssa A. Gonzales, A. Alex Gonzales, Aiden T. Gonzales, Pierce A. Ramirez, Aaron M. Ramirez, Leala O. Romero, Kassidy F. Romero, Jamiee L. Rodriguez, Anamarie L. Rodriguez, Michael N. Rodriguez, Sidney Joachin Pollard, Ofelia Paloma Pollard. He is also survived by his great great grandchildren; Jazmin Salazar, Jeremiah Garza, Eli Reyes, Jaelianna Reyes, Alison N. Salazar, Noah Garza, Dante Gutierrez, Lisandro Dominguez, Jr. and Ryan Nathaniel Fabela.
Jesus was a communicant at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dilley and a man of deep faith. He and Angelita were one of the first Texas couples to attend a Cursillo retreat in Lubbock, Texas. Together, they raised eight children. It was well known in their home there was always room for more children: “donde come uno…comen todos”. Many knew of his love and compassion since he and Angelita never turned their backs on the lost and forsaken, especially the undocumented. Those who knocked at their door were unconditionally welcomed as family.
As a young man, Jesus traveled to west Texas where he trained horses eventually becoming an experienced and avid horseman. He understood the union of animal and earth and developed a keen appreciation for the land and its many uses while working as a foreman and alongside was his father-in-law, Juan Zepeda, as his family worked as migrant laborers in the cotton fields.
Returning to south Texas, he and his family continued to work the land harvesting watermelons and other produce. A man of natural mechanical aptitude, Jesus repaired and maintained the combines and other farm implements ensuring they were in good working order. To many farmers, he was known as the man to call when farm equipment needed repairing. Many a harvest was successful because of the prompt and accurate repairs performed by Jesus Martinez. He worked many years as a diesel engine mechanic for International Harvester and later with the John Deere Company. He was also a volunteer fireman with the Dilley Volunteer Fire Department.
In his golden years, he continued to repair engines and power equipment for friends and family. Many a visitor would find Jesus in his workshop next to his home tinkering on engines and other equipment. Several of his children and grandchildren learned the proper use of tools and the finer points of machinery repair from him while listening to music under the hot Texas sun.
Jesus was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. His extended family in Texas and across the country will miss him dearly.
Pall Bearers: Abel Gonzales Jr., Juan Salazar, Noel Salazar, Rogelio Salazar, Conrado Salazar, Nandito Rodriguez, Jonathan Salazar, Ezekiel Fabela
Viewing and Rosary will be Thursday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the Treviño Royal Oaks Funeral Home, Dilley Chapel. A Catholic funeral mass will be held at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Dilley on Friday, January 29 at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Outreach, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Dilley, CITY 78017
He is survived by his children; Adalia M. Salazar and husband Rogelio of Laredo, Adela M. Rodriguez and husband Ronaldo (Nandy) Rodriguez of Dilley, Adelfa Martinez-Coyle and husband Frank of Virginia, Noel Patricio Salazar of Laredo, Juan Jesus Salazar of Dilley, Angelita M. Garcia and husband Arcenio Jr. of Pearsall, son in law, Larry Carrizales of Baird. Grandchildren: Rogelio Salazar, Jr. , Yvette S. Rodriguez & her husband Marcelino Rodriguez, Jr. , Conrado Salazar, Bridget Gonzales & her husband Abel Gonzales, Beronica R. Romero & her husband Fidel Romero, Nandy C. Rodriguez & his wife Jessica D. Rodriguez, Venessa B. Lopez & her husband Trey Pollard, Jenessa G. Lopez & her husband Anthony Forgey, Roman J. Lopez, & Jeremy J. Lopez. Great-grandchildren: Breanna B. Salazar, Jonathan M. Salazar, Marcy J. Salazar, Samantha L. Salazar, Karry Salazar, Esmeralda Rodriguez, Marcelino Rodriguez III, Matthew Rodriguez, Mark Rodriguez, Jorge Rogelio Salazar, Cassandra Salazar; Jessica Fabela, Ezekiel Joel Fabela, Jacqueline L. Garcia, Anazia Garza, Jorge Vallejo Jr., Clarissa G. Garcia, Alamar X. Garcia, Karicia A. Garcia, Alma R. Garcia, Abel Gonzales Jr, Alyssa A. Gonzales, A. Alex Gonzales, Aiden T. Gonzales, Pierce A. Ramirez, Aaron M. Ramirez, Leala O. Romero, Kassidy F. Romero, Jamiee L. Rodriguez, Anamarie L. Rodriguez, Michael N. Rodriguez, Sidney Joachin Pollard, Ofelia Paloma Pollard. He is also survived by his great great grandchildren; Jazmin Salazar, Jeremiah Garza, Eli Reyes, Jaelianna Reyes, Alison N. Salazar, Noah Garza, Dante Gutierrez, Lisandro Dominguez, Jr. and Ryan Nathaniel Fabela.
Jesus was a communicant at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dilley and a man of deep faith. He and Angelita were one of the first Texas couples to attend a Cursillo retreat in Lubbock, Texas. Together, they raised eight children. It was well known in their home there was always room for more children: “donde come uno…comen todos”. Many knew of his love and compassion since he and Angelita never turned their backs on the lost and forsaken, especially the undocumented. Those who knocked at their door were unconditionally welcomed as family.
As a young man, Jesus traveled to west Texas where he trained horses eventually becoming an experienced and avid horseman. He understood the union of animal and earth and developed a keen appreciation for the land and its many uses while working as a foreman and alongside was his father-in-law, Juan Zepeda, as his family worked as migrant laborers in the cotton fields.
Returning to south Texas, he and his family continued to work the land harvesting watermelons and other produce. A man of natural mechanical aptitude, Jesus repaired and maintained the combines and other farm implements ensuring they were in good working order. To many farmers, he was known as the man to call when farm equipment needed repairing. Many a harvest was successful because of the prompt and accurate repairs performed by Jesus Martinez. He worked many years as a diesel engine mechanic for International Harvester and later with the John Deere Company. He was also a volunteer fireman with the Dilley Volunteer Fire Department.
In his golden years, he continued to repair engines and power equipment for friends and family. Many a visitor would find Jesus in his workshop next to his home tinkering on engines and other equipment. Several of his children and grandchildren learned the proper use of tools and the finer points of machinery repair from him while listening to music under the hot Texas sun.
Jesus was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. His extended family in Texas and across the country will miss him dearly.
Pall Bearers: Abel Gonzales Jr., Juan Salazar, Noel Salazar, Rogelio Salazar, Conrado Salazar, Nandito Rodriguez, Jonathan Salazar, Ezekiel Fabela
Viewing and Rosary will be Thursday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the Treviño Royal Oaks Funeral Home, Dilley Chapel. A Catholic funeral mass will be held at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Dilley on Friday, January 29 at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Outreach, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Dilley, CITY 78017
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