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1944
DIED
2017
Robert Martinez Obituary
Mr. Robert Martinez passed away on Saturday. Preceded in death by his parents, Wenceslao and Francisca Martinez; his siblings Wenceslao Martinez, Roy Martinez, Janie Davila, Helen Prado, Carmen Ochoa and Francis Martinez.
Survived by his beloved children Xina Togba, Ali Sluis, and Robert Martinez.; by his grandchildren Keegan Sluis, Brodin Sluis and Finnigan Sluis; and by his siblings Amparo Castillo and David Martinez.
Lifelong resident of San Antonio, Robert loved Texas, the Spurs and for many years a good, cold beer. He had a competitive nature and enjoyed softball, basketball, pool, and darts. He loved a good joke, a good bargain, and never passed up a garage sale.
A 1963 graduate of Sidney Lanier High School, he earned his nursing license in 1971 and worked as an emergency room nurse at Santa Rosa Hospital. In retirement he loved volunteering for the food pantry at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Services will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe,1321 El Paso St., on July 29th at 1pm. In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Vincent de Paul at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton food pantry, 8500 Cross Mountain Trail, Leon Springs, TX 78255.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Martinez
June 27, 2019
I knew Robert from school. We graduated together from Lanier High School in 1963. I remember him from being at some classes together and also remember him as being a very good Basketball Player. He was one of the best. I am so sorry he is gone, may GOD Bless him and may he rest in peace.
Mary Gonzales (Martinez) (oddly enough, my husband is also named Robert Martinez)
Patricia Munoz Jacobs
July 27, 2017
My sincere condolences to Robert's family at this sad time of loss. My family and Robert's lived across the street from each other on San Jacinto St when I was growing up. David and I are still good friends. Robert was a few years older than me, but I remember he always waved and said hi as he came and went. He and the rest of the Martinez family helped form part of my fond childhood memories.
PS I love the pictures of Robert and family.
Mike Castillo
July 27, 2017
Save my place for a cold one when we shall meet again Mike
B.J. & Reda Polk
July 27, 2017
Robert
You have been a great friend of all of us at the St Vincent de Paul food pantry for many years. Your smiles, wit, and bottomless bag of jokes will really be missed by both the volunteers and the folks we serve. Rest in Peace.
July 27, 2017
Our Sincere Condolences to the family. In our thoughts and Prayers
July 27, 2017
Dad, I love you and miss you. Ali
An Easter Visit
Ali Sluis
July 27, 2017
Dad with his grandkids
Ali Sluis
July 27, 2017
Ali Sluis
July 27, 2017
Dad and JR
Ali Sluis
July 27, 2017
Ali Sluis
July 27, 2017
Dad was so proud of his new house
Ali Sluis
July 27, 2017
Andre Martinez
July 27, 2017
We will miss you uncle Robert. Condolences to his family. RIP. We love you. Say hi to my Dad and all in heaven. Andre and Dee
July 27, 2017
Rest In Peace Robert. You have been and will continue to be missed at our Leon Springs HEB. Blessings to the Martinez family.
Cynthia Turner
July 27, 2017
To the Family,
My sincere condolences to the Martinez Family during this time; my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cynthia Turner
Dallas, TX
Arianna Curry
July 26, 2017
My friend, Robert. We used to chat on the daily. He'd come in the store,(I work at the HEB close to where he lived) wearing his sweatpants and white converse, McDonalds coffee in hand. Every day. Like clockwork. We'd trade jokes and he'd tell me all of his stories about being an RN in the ER back in the day. He talked about his kids and grandkids and about going to visit them in Wisconsin. He would brag about not having anything to drink in over three years, but I knew he occasionally missed his beer. I told him that I listened to KONO once; he brought me a KONO keychain the next day. I still have it and am thankful for all the talks we had. I can hear his words "hello, my dear" clear as day. I hope you're having a cold one up there, old man, you deserve it. So long, Robert. Until we meet again!! RIP
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