Maximo Eduardo Martinez, Sr.

Maximo Eduardo Martinez, Sr., age 81, passed away on February 14, 2026. He was born on November 18, 1944, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to his loving parents, the late Eduardo Peguero and Altagracia Martinez.

Maximo was the beloved husband of Rosa Tavarez De Martinez; devoted father of Maria, Cynthia, Maximo, Jr., Rosaligia, and Rosalba; and cherished grandfather of Aliyah, D'Angelo, Alonzo, Orlando, Julio, Angelina, Arianna, Antonio, Alejandro Jose, Angelo, Armando, Anthony, Aniya, Coby, Adelina, Eduardo, Dionelys, Liz-angie, and Randy. He was a dear brother of Luz, Adriana, Tomasa, Hortensia, Olga, Jose, Luis, and Cristian, and a treasured uncle to a host of nieces and nephews.

Maximo was truly the heart of his family—always making others laugh with his humor, warmth, and friendly spirit. He enjoyed music, dominoes, dancing, playing instruments, and he loved being surrounded by the people he cared for most. Kind-hearted and selfless, Maximo will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Family and friends are welcome on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Slone & Co. Life Celebration Center 3556 W. 130th St. Cleveland, OH 44111. Interment West Park Cemetery.