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Eliseo Martinez Obituary
Eliseo grew up in San Diego, Texas, a town that nurtured pride in his Mexican American heritage. He studied drama at North Texas State College and the University of Texas at Austin. He moved to Mexico City where he founded Theatre Workshop, an English language community theatre. He returned to Texas with his wife, Miriam, where he worked as an interpreter at the Federal Courthouse in San Antonio until his retirement.
While Eliseo grew up in San Diego, Texas, he also counted Falcón, Texas, as home. Falcón is the location of the ranch that has been in his family since 1767. Sitting on a hilltop and watching the sun set over Falcon Lake and Mexico was one of the joys he loved to share with his family.
Eliseo is survived by his wife, Miriam Gerald Martinez, his sons--Eliseo David Martinez (married to Maritza Morales Martinez) and Christopher Martinez (married to Veronica Cervera Martinez)-and his five beloved granddaughters-Sky Martinez, Emma Martinez, Elia Martinez, Annabelle Martinez, and Alyssa Martinez.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 20 at 3:00 pm, at University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell, San Antonio, 78212.
The service will be streamed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlzE0I-tEas
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that Eliseo be remembered via donations to University Presbyterian Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Rae Ann Martinez McCanse
August 11, 2024
Uncle Cheo I miss and think about you so often. I hope you and Daddy have reconnected. Two Souls, bright lights, sharing an immense amount of pure Love. Thank you for being an AWESOME Uncle. Keep the light on, okay? Love you. Annie
Mtz
December 23, 2023
Te recuerdo
Sarah Jane (Collins) Harding
February 10, 2023
I was one of Eliseos students the second year he taught (1960). He had me in his theater class for three years and he instilled the love of literature and theater which I have carried my entire life. His laugh and voice is still in my head. I´m so grateful for him and to see his lovely family. Bless you all and I am truly sorry for our loss.
Maria (Bryan) Wolf
February 9, 2023
Mr. Martinez was my drama teacher, at Haltom High School, Haltom City, Tx, class of 1962.There are not enough words or room in this space to tell you what a very large part he played in my life. He and his wife and son, David, visited me and my family while we were living in Austin, Tx. I have held that visit close to my heart. My sincere and heartfelt sympathy to his family. Maria (Bryan) Wolf
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Gloria Martinez Stickle
November 9, 2022
There are so many memories of Cheo. We started kindergarden together at the St. Francis de Paula Catholic school in San Diego, TX. Then on to same high school in San Diego. Everyone liked Cheo. He always wore a smile. I remember him very interested in dramatic arts and was always involved in our hi school plays. It was a pleasure to see each other again during our 50th hi school reunion. May God bless Cheo and keep him in his kingdom forever. My condolences to all his family.
With heartfelt sympathy, Alan and Gloria (Martinez) Stickle.
Annie
August 19, 2022
You are dearly missed Uncle Cheo. Thank you for so many special memories.
Salud,
Annie
Pam Salazar
August 17, 2022
To Cheo´s wonderful family - Miriam, David and Chris, Maritza and Veronica, and the girls - my deepest condolences.
To Cheo: You left too soon, my friend.
There´s still some pinot grigio left!
Adios, mi amigo.
Robyn Eoff
August 17, 2022
I have such fond memories of Cheo. A life well lived, with a loving family. Miriam, my deepest sympathies to you, the boys and their families.
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