Rachel Martinez Zuniga

Mary Rachel Martinez Zuniga passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the age of 62. She was born in Pleasanton on June 29, 1963, to Rosendo T. Martinez and Mary Ola (Ogden) Martinez.

Rachel is leaving behind a legacy of devotion, warmth, and quiet dedication. She lived a life defined by service to others, deep family pride, and a joyful appreciation for the simple pleasures that brought people together.

Rachel devoted more than 40 years to a career in banking, including 25 years of dedicated service at Atascosa National Bank. Known for her strong work ethic, professionalism, and genuine care for customers and colleagues alike, she took great pride in her work and the relationships she built over the decades.

A 1981 graduate of Poteet High School, Rachel was a member of the school's dance team, an early reflection of the commitment she carried throughout her life. Those who knew her remember her as dependable, thoughtful, and always willing to lend a helping hand.

Rachel found great joy in cooking, especially for family gatherings and holidays. Her kitchen was a place of comfort and tradition, and she was especially known for her oatmeal cake and chocolate chip cookies-recipes that will forever be tied to cherished memories shared around the table. Cooking for others was one of the many ways she expressed her love.

In her quieter moments, Rachel enjoyed antiquing, often spending time exploring antique shops in Fredericksburg. She also had a deep appreciation for family history and could frequently be found researching, preserving, and scrapbooking treasured family stories, ensuring that memories and traditions would live on for generations.

Rachel will be remembered for her kindness, her dedication to family, and the care she showed in every part of her life. Her presence will be deeply missed, but her legacy of love, service, and tradition will remain in the hearts of all who knew her.

Rachel is survived by her husband Jorge Zuniga. Siblings, Amelia Orta (Harvey), Linda Garcia (Steven), Jr. Martinez, and David Martinez; brothers-in-law, Joseph Reyes, Mike Zuniga (Cyndy) and Richard Zuniga (Norma); sister-in-law, Jennifer Zuniga; nieces and nephews, Teresa Mendez (Gonzalo), Javier Orta, Jr. (Laura), Cassandra Orta (Paul), Diego Garcia (Joyce), Amanda Gonzales (Josh), Leata Juarez (Cesar), Shelby Martinez, Julia Martinez, Braden Martinez, Arthur Zuniga, Jr. (Julie), Jacob Zuniga (Jessica), Amanda Stricker, and Marissa Zuniga; great-nieces and great nephews, Mackenzie Meza, Alora Mendez, Josue Mendez, Zacchaeus Orta, Jordy Garcia, Danni Garcia, Jaycee Garcia, Demi Garcia, Kaleb Gonzales, Kamryn Gonzales, Alaynah Martinez, Braxton Juarez, Branson Juarez, Kutter Marchan, Ryan Hernandez, Jaxon Hernandez, Justin Zuniga (Bianca), Ceniza Stricker, Charlotte Zuniga, and Addie Zuniga and one great-great nephew, Rocky Zuniga.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rosendo T. Martinez and Mary Ola Ogden Martinez; siblings, Daniel Ray Martinez and Deanna Rose Martinez; paternal grandparents, John H. Ogden and Candida C. Ogden; maternal grandparents, Margarito S. Martinez and Juanita T. Martinez; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Miguel Zuniga and Estela Zuniga; and her brother-in-law, Arthur Zuniga, Sr.

The family would like to also honor, Delia Alcocer, for her loving care and support which was truly a blessing to our family.

Services are scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026, at Hurley Funeral Home, starting with a visitation from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm, with a reciting of the rosary at 7:00 pm. Saturday, February 14, 2026, a celebration of mass will be held at St. Philip of Benizi Catholic Church, Poteet, Texas starting at 10:00 am followed by burial at the Ogden #2 Cemetery, Ogden Road, Poteet, Texas.

Pallbearers: Diego Garcia, Javier Orta Jr., Braden Martienz, Josh Gonzales, Gonzalo Mendez and Josue Mendez.

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