Gilberto Martinez
1944 - 2019
Gilberto Martinez
1944 - 2019
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1944
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2019
Gilberto Martinez Obituary
Gilberto Martinez, age 74, went home to be with the Lord Monday night September 9, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was a native and lifetime resident of Harlingen born November 5, 1944 to Pedro Ybarra Martinez and Eliza R. Martinez. He worked at Welch Chevrolet of San Benito and was also employed with Marshall farms in Idaho. Gilberto is preceded in death by his wife Hortencia Martinez, brother, Virgilio Martinez, Sister, Lola Solano, Sister, Ernestina Mendoza, Sister, Paulita Gonzalez and Sister, Maria Suarez.
He is survived by his Son, Ruben Martinez (Estella), two daughters, Terry Ruiz (Ernesto), Sylvia Rodriguez ( Armando), 12 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, two brothers, Jesus Martinez and Jose Martinez a Sister, Evangelina Cavazos. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday September 11, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a prayer service of the Holy Rosary to begin at 7:00 pm Wednesday evening. Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday September 12, 2019 at 10:00 am at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Interment will follow to Ashland Memorial Park Cemetery, Harlingen
Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, Texas 78550 www.trinityfunerals.com
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Sylvia Kline
September 12, 2019
I love and will miss you Gilbert. But will see you soon. I pray for everyone of your lived ones, that the Holy spirit bring comfort in this difficult time of mixed emotions. My tears are of the joy of knowing you and seeing you live on in your your son Ruben whom we love so very much Sylvia, Terry and your grandchildren who you have imparted and impacted their lives. What a legacy, you will live through us. With love Kenneth and Sylvia kline.
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Paul Resendez
September 10, 2019
Gilberto, thank you for being a great brother In-law.
Thank you for helping me through some of my really rough days as a young man, you always were there to lend a strong hand in my favor. I have awesome memories of your kindness.
Our condolences to all the Martinez family and their children.
RIP Gilberto.
Juan Martinez
September 10, 2019
Love you grandpa, your a amazing man who will now be with Grandma love you
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