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Feb 11, 1955 - Nov 7, 2025
My most sincere condolences to Rick's family. Rick and I grew up on Terrell St. Where he made alot of friends and will be dearly missed. R.I.P. (my childhood friend)
Hortencia Reyes
November 13, 2025
Rest peacefully, Keke. You will be deeply missed. I’ll always remember you as that kid running around with Chavela. Y’all coming to my parents house(your Tia Juve ) at Christmas when my dad was cooking a pig for tamales and chicharrones. Those were real memories. You’ll always be in my heart.
Love your 2nd Cousin,Lupe(Salazar & Zamarripa)Marmolejo
Lupe Marmolejo
November 11, 2025 | San Juan, TX | Family
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Air Drilling Solutions Tools
November 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loved and devoted Husband/Father/Grandfather/Brother/Friend, left peacefully on November 7, 2025 at the age of 70. His son, Danny was there to greet him with open arms.
Rick was a man whose love for his family and friends was the center of his world. He found his greatest joy in spending time with his children and grandchildren - Whether it was sharing stories, offering advice, or simply being there with his warm smile and generous heart. His kindness, laughter, and wisdom touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Rick lived a life full of love, friendship and integrity. He had a way of making people feel valued and at home in his presence. Those who knew him will forever remember his strength, his humor and the deep love he showed for those around him.He volunteered at the age 18 into the U.S. Navy. He served 2 years active and 4 years in reserves. A total of 6 years.
Rick dedicated many years of his life to his work. He retired from the City of Midland Parks Department and continued sharing his knowledge and skills at Midland College, where he worked in the Welding Department for 20 years. His hard work and commitment left a lasting impact on both his colleagues and his students.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Juanita “Janie” Garza and his daughter Michelle Romero (Ishmael Romero), Granddaughter Angela Morales, Grandson William Morales (Valeria Morales). Great grand children Hailey Morales and Kash Morales. Two Nieces he reared Stefanie Martinez and Alazette Martinez. Sisters: Marta Garza, Rosa Garza both of Lubbock, Texas and Mary Fuentes (John Fuentes) from Plano, Texas and Nephew Orlando Jimenez, NM who will carry his memory in their hearts forever.
He is preceded in death by his son Danny Martinez, parents Jesus and Amalia Garza, and his sister Isabel Jimenez (Joe Jimenez)
Pallbearers are: William Morales, Ishmael Romero, Luke Romero, Eddie Valles, Moses Gutierrez, Kristian Sifuentez, Anthony Gutierrez, Andy Gutierrez and Raymundo Mancha
Forever loved. Forever remembered
A celebration of Rick’s life will be held at Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home & Chapel, Thursday, November 13th – Viewing 10:00AM - 9:00PM with Rosary at 7:00pmFuneral Mass will be Friday, November 14th at 10:00am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish & Shrine. Burial will folow at Serenity Memorial Gardens.
Family and friends are welcome to come share memories laughter and love as we honor the incredible man he was. Though he may no longer be with us in body, his spirit lives on in the love he gave, the lessons he taught and the countless lives he touched.
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