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Henry Martinez Obituary

Henry C. Martinez LUBBOCK-Henry C. Martinez passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, after losing his battle with Myasthenia Gravis. We will gather to recite the Rosary at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers, 6025 82nd Street, Lubbock, and a time for fellowship will follow until 9 p.m. Family and friends will gather to celebrate his life of 74 years on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Cathedral, 4011 54th Street, Lubbock, Texas. A tribute of Henry's life may be found at www.memorialdesigners.net, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his family. Henry was born on March 14, 1940, to Luz and Olivia Caverda Martinez in La Feria, Texas. On Dec. 10, 1960, Henry married the love of his life, Cecilia De La Rosa at San Jose Catholic Church in Lubbock, Texas. He loved music, new technology, learning, traveling, and spending time with the younger generation. He retired after working 22 years in Waste Management for the City of Lubbock, to then drive cars ten more years for a local dealership all across the country. Survivors include his wife, Cecilia Martinez; their sons, Henry Martinez and wife Catalina, Rick Martinez and wife Rosaline, and Frankie Martinez and wife Jamie; grandchildren, Stephanie Arellano-Green and husband Austin, Destiny Martinez, Henry Martinez, Elizabeth Martinez, Joey Blas and wife Tammy, Ursula Escareno and husband Frank, Natasha Martinez, Alexis Martinez, Danielle Brown and husband Tucker, Cameron Martinez and wife Kelsi; 15 great-grandchildren; siblings, Lorenzo Martinez and wife Julia, Nena Arguello and husband Emilo, Bertha Martinez and husband Pilar, and Gloria Flores. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, David and Daniel; and a sister, Hope.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Nov. 20, 2014.

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Mike Colman

August 30, 2022

My condolences to the Martinez family. I was stationed at Barksdale AFB Louisiana from 1989-91. I worked in Zone B with Henry Martinez Jr. last time I saw Henry Jr was in Benbrook Tx aroun 1993. His dad was able to help me locate him and family. I´ve lost contact with Henry and hope to find my friend.
Rest in eternal peace Henry Martinez Sr.

Jerry Burleson

November 19, 2015

I see that the guestbook is about to go over a year. We ought to be pulling a scraper off a steep slope with a couple of D-9's, Henry. And I believe it might be possible that you can see this. ☺

Lex

November 17, 2015

It'll be a year in a few hours.. it's been a rough, long year. Some days harder than most, today being one of them. Please keep watch over grandma, I know today will be extremely hard on her. I love you g, miss you everyday.

Jerry Burleson

May 9, 2015

Remembering those Lubbock landfill times, Henry. Jerrybob.

Jerry Burleson

April 7, 2015

Still remembering and thinking of Henry. Send some of heaven's bliss Henry.

Sarah & Jessie Resendez

December 21, 2014

We will deeply miss our dear neighbor and friend.Our deepest sympathy to you Cecilia and your family in this difficult time. Please feel free to call on us for anything you may need. Lots of Love and Prayers.

Jerry Burleson

November 24, 2014

Enjoyed working with Henry at the landfill. He was a good employee and landfill foreman. He went a step beyond to help his men when they needed it. He faithfully represented the organization and the people who worked for it, a very good balance indeed. His skills helped set the standard. He was a man of quiet but obvious faith more commonly demonstrated in action rather than in word. Always jolly, always positive. Cecelia, we met a few times at Walgreens, allow those close to you to comfort you. Family and friends I kindly admonish you to comfort her through this time. May the Church manifest its goodness to you.

November 22, 2014

Cecilia and family, My sincere condolences for your loss. May GOD give you comfort in this time of grief Irene Arguello Cardenas

Jennifer Adame

November 21, 2014

C.C we are saddened to hear about your loss. Our deepest deepest condolences go out to you & your family. May God guide you and continue to give you strength at this most difficult time.

Daniel & Teresa Olivarez

November 21, 2014

Cecilia, we are deeply sadden by the loss of Henry. Our prayers are with you and the boys. Please remember that we will always be here for you.

Sandra DeLeon

November 21, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Prayers out to you and your family

November 21, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Prayers out to you and your family.

Cyndy Garza-Collins

November 21, 2014

May the entire family find peace and tranquility in your time of sorrow, through an abundance of everlasting memories.

With deepest sympathy-

lorenzo & delia martinez jr.

November 20, 2014

We view the Lord as our constant companion. No matter what we go through-even the lost of a loved one-we know we're not alone.

Ken Freed

November 20, 2014

To Cecilia, Rick, Henry, Frankie, and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. His struggle is over, and he fought the good fight. I know Henry is in Heaven with our Lord and Savior. May God's love surround you all.

Royce @ Donna Thomasson

November 20, 2014

So sorry to hear of the loss of Henry. Family is in our prayers. Enjoyed all the years of driving all over this country with Henry.

genise flores

November 20, 2014

You and your family are in my prayers.

Bryan and Fran Freed

November 20, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Martinez family.

Bryan Chapa

November 20, 2014

Prayers going to the Martinez family. Henry inspired me in may way's. He taught me to be the City of Lubbock leader I am today. You will be missed.

Jackie Peterson

November 20, 2014

Dear Cecilia and family, sorry for your loss. But he is in heaven and we will see him soon there. Love you all and may god give you strength during the next days ahead.

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