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Clemente Martinez Obituary

CLEMENTE CASTILLO MARTINEZ JR "DUKE", 58, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 09, 2008 to be with our Lord. Clemente, as he was fondly called by his friends, Duke or Clem was born August 17, 1950 in Houston, Texas. He was a loving husband, caring father. Clemente (Duke) is survived by his wife Josephine M. Martinez (Josie), son Paul Anthony Martinez, sister Gloria and husband Paul Perez, and Gregory and wife Maria Perez. He leaves as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other loving relatives. He will be greatly missed! He attended San Jacinto High School and Vocational training in Machine Shop and Technical Drafting. He was a member of the "69" Reunion Committee. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 2:00pm at International Community Church "North Central Baptist, 2102 Tidwell Road, Houston, Texas. Immediately following the service the family invites friends to join them in the friendship court for a reception. The family would like to thank Houston Hospice for their great care and support during his illness.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 14, 2008.

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Norma Garcia

December 8, 2008

Dear Gloria, Josie and Family,

We were terribly sorry to hear about Junior. We did not see the announcement in the paper and are sorry we missed the service.

Thank y'all for always remembering Uncle Norman also.

May God be with you in this difficult time.

Norma Garcia

Tom & Carolyn Russell

November 14, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, and what fond memories I have of the times I had with Duke. Now your brother, husband and dad is not only in the arms of Jesus but, his mom and dad. Don't you know a great celebration is going on in Heaven.

Paulette Rankin-Bingley

November 14, 2008

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal I was sorry to hear of your lost.
I last visited with him on last thursday before his passing, after
the class reunion meeting, We all will miss him as we prepare for the next reunion without him.
We will keep you in my prayers. May God be wiith and your son.







you and your son much strength

Dolores Gonzales

November 14, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

TERRY SAMMONS- SALAZAR

November 14, 2008

MAY THE LORD BE YOU "DUKE" AND WITH YOUR FAMILY AS WELL.

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