Rogelio Martinez

Mass of Christian Burial services for Rogelio Martinez, 69, of Timpson, TX, will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with Father Jose Luis Vidarte officiating. Interment will follow. Visitation and Rosary will be held the evening prior, Thursday, February 5, 2026, visitation from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM at Taylor Funeral Home.

Rogelio Martínez, nacido el 23 de julio de 1956 en Rancho La Esperanza, Guanajuato, México, falleció el 1 de febrero de 2026.

Rogelio fue precedido en la muerte por sus padres, Salvador Martínez y Gerarda Vázquez, así como por su hermana, Graciela Martínez.

Nacido en una pequeña comunidad agrícola de Guanajuato, México, Rogelio creció inmerso en la vida del campo dentro de una comunidad unida. Desde temprana edad adoptó los valores del trabajo arduo y la perseverancia que exige la agricultura, valores que más adelante inculcó en sus propios hijos. Cortejó a su amada esposa, Magdalena, quien era su vecina y la hija del mejor amigo de su padre, formando una unión basada en la amistad y en los lazos compartidos de la comunidad.

A finales de la década de 1970, Rogelio emigró al este de Texas en busca de mejores oportunidades y de una mejor calidad de vida para su familia. Hombre trabajador y decidido, comenzó su trayectoria laboral en la agricultura, esforzándose constantemente por superarse y aprender nuevas habilidades. Su férrea convicción y ética de trabajo lo llevaron finalmente a cumplir su sueño de convertirse en conductor de camiones de larga distancia, profesión en la que más tarde logró establecer exitosamente su propio negocio.

Como camionero, Rogelio recorrió incontables millas con dedicación tanto a su trabajo como a su familia, conduciendo principalmente por todo Texas y, con el paso de los años, incluso hasta Canadá. Aunque encontraba gran satisfacción en la carretera abierta, su mayor felicidad provenía de compartir tiempo con su familia y amigos y de celebrar las múltiples metas de la vida.

Le sobreviven su amada esposa, Magdalena Martínez; sus hermanos, Erasmo Martínez, Celso Martínez y Eleuteria Martínez; su prima Micaela Vaca Vázquez y demás familia extendida; sus hijos, José Martínez y su esposa Leila, de Spring, Texas; Sandy Lara y su esposo José Lara Jr., de Jacksonville, Texas; Martha Garza y su esposo Rubén Garza; y Mireya Martínez y su esposo Alejandro Resendis, de Timpson, Texas; así como sus nietos, Eleanor y Ronan Martínez; Aurora, Teresa, Celeste y José Lara III; Julian, Maylin y Rosalin Garza; y Eloisa y Eden Resendiz.

Rogelio será recordado por su familia y por todos quienes tuvieron el privilegio de conocerlo. Su legado perdura a través del amor de su esposa, hijos, nietos, hermanos y familia extendida.

Rogelio Martinez, born on July 23, 1956, in Rancho La Esperanza, Guanajuato, Mexico, passed away on February 1, 2026.

Rogelio was preceded in death by his parents, Salvador Martinez and Gerarda Vasquez, and his sister, Graciela Martinez.

Born in a small farming community in Guanajuato, Mexico, Rogelio grew up immersed in agricultural life within a close-knit community. From an early age, he embraced the values of hard work and perseverance that farming required-values he later instilled in his own children. He courted his beloved wife, Magdalena, a neighbor and the daughter of his father's best friend, forming a partnership rooted in friendship and shared community ties.

In the late1970s, Rogelio migrated to East Texas in search of better opportunities and an improved quality of life for his family. A hardworking and determined man, he spent his early career in agriculture, continually striving to improve himself and learn new skills. His strong conviction and work ethic eventually led him to his dream of over-the-road trucking, where he later went on to successfully establish his own business.

As a truck driver, Rogelio traveled countless miles in dedication to both his work and his family, driving primarily throughout Texas and, over the years, as far as Canada. While he found great joy in the open road, his greatest happiness came from spending time with family and friends and celebrating life's many milestones.

He is survived by his loving wife, Magdalena Martinez; his siblings, Erasmo Martinez, Celso Martinez, and Eleuteria Martinez , his cousin Micaela Vaca Vazquez and extended family; his children, Jose Martinez and wife Leila of Spring, Texas; Sandy Lara and husband Jose Lara Jr. of Jacksonville, Texas; Martha Garza and husband Ruben Garza; and Mireya Martinez and husband Alejandro Resendis of Timpson, Texas; and his grandchildren, Eleanor and Ronan Martinez; Aurora, Teresa, Celeste, and Jose Lara III; Julian, Maylin, and Rosalin Garza; and Eloisa and Eden Resendiz.

Rogelio will be remembered by his family and all who knew him. His legacy lives on through the love of his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings, and extended family.