Ricardo Luis "Rick, Ricky, Big Man" Martinez

Ricardo Luis "Rick, Ricky, Big Man" Martinez

Ricardo Martinez Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 23, 2025.
Luis Martinez

Better known as Rick, Ricky, Big Man and Vicky's husband,

was born January 28, 1971 in Brownsville, Tx. His parents Ricardo† & Maria Martinez†

Siblings Rodolfo Castillo† and Estela Hernandez, whom he loved very much.

Rick came to Houston in 1985, he was the youngest of his family. He liked American football , his favorite team, as we all know, was The Pittsburgh Steelers. His favorite baseball team was The Astros. His favorite card games were the Mexican Loteria, and Poker. He would always say he was Mexican on this side of the border, he loved norteña and Tejano music and cooking fajitas. The last years of his short life, he dedicated every moment on making his family happy, his wife, sons and his Church, St.Albert of Trapani. His greatest pride were his sons, Gerardo and Noel . Rick leaves a great testimony of life, where we can see that when you want to change for the better you can, He leaves a huge void in our hearts, but we must remember him with all the good moments he gave us.

He leaves behind,

Wife: Virginia (Vicky) Martinez

Sons: Gerardo Hernandez y Noel Martinez

Sister: Estela Hernandez, spouse Isai Hernandez

Nephews: Adrian Hernandez, spouse Rochelle Hernandez

David, spouse Amanda Hernandez

Rodolfo Castillo, Claudia Castillo, Marcos Castillo.

We thank you for your valuable company, generosity and your prayers.

To guarantee that the funeral pays proper tribute to Ricardo Martinez the family is foregoing flowers and asking for financial assistance to cover the funeral expenses.

Sincerely, The Martinez Family

Ricardo Luis Martinez

Mejor conocido como, Rick , Ricky , Big Man y el esposo de Vicky.

El nacio el 28 de enero de 1971 en Brownsville tx.

Sus padres Ricardo† y Maria Martinez†, sus hermanos Rodolfo Castillo† y Estela Hernandez quienes amaba mucho.

Rick vino a Houston Tx en 1985. El fue el hijo pequeno de la familia. Le gustaba el futbol americano, como todos sabemos su equipo favorito, Los Pittsburgh Steelers. Su equipo de beisbol, Los Astros. Los juegos favoritos de el, eran la Loteria Mexicana y la baraja . EL decia que era mexicano, de este lado del charco. Le encantaba la musica norteña y tejana. Tambien le gustaba cosinar fajitas. Los ultimos anos de su corta vida, los dedico a ser feliz con su familia , esposa e hijos, y en la iglesia St Albert of Trapani. Su gran orgullo, sus hijos Gerardo y Noel . El deja un gran testimonio de vida, donde podemos ver que cuando se quiere cambiar, se puede. El deja un gran vacio enorme en muchos corazones, pero debemos de recordarlo con los buenos momentos que el nos regalo.

Le sobreviven

Esposa, Virginia (Vicky) Martinez

Hijos, Gerardo Hernandez y Noel Martinez

Hermana , Estela Hernandez, y esposo Isai Hernandez

Sobrinos ,Adrian Hernandez y esposa Rochelle Hernandez

David y esposa Amanda Hernandez

Sobrinos, Rodolfo Castillo , Claudia Castillo , Marcos Castillo .

Les agradecemos su valiosa compania, su generosidad y sus oraciones.

Para garantizar que el funeral rinda un tributo adecuado a Ricardo Martínez, la familia está renunciando a las flores y pidiendo ayuda financiera para cubrir los gastos del funeral.

Atte. Familia Martinez

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