Weslaco, TX - Pablo Martinez, Sr., 96, passed away to be with the Lord, Friday, February 9, 2018 in Austin, TX. Mr. Martinez was born August 20, 1921 to Atanacio & Eusebia Martinez in Durango Mexico. Mr. Martinez worked for Gulf Distributing for over 33 years & was known by everyone as "El Cuñado". He is preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Josefa G. Martinez of Weslaco, TX; 4 sons, Pablo Martinez, Jr., Freddy Martinez (Lizette), both of Weslaco, TX, Rene Martinez of Austin, TX, Elias Martinez (Frances) of Fort Wayne, Indiana; 5 daughters, Ninfa Martinez of Austin, TX, Hilda Martinez Gonzalez (Joe P.), Chris Martinez, both of Weslaco, TX, Lydia M. Martinez (Juan) of La Feria, TX & Esmeralda Zapata (Domingo) of Iowa. Also surviving are 25 grandchildren & numerous great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, 2018 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service & 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2018 with a 7:00 p.m. rosary at Guerra Funeral Home of Weslaco - Chapel of The Angels. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 2018 at St. ...[more]
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Israel Garza, Don Garza, Raymond Rodriguez, Joshua Dorantes, Elias Martinez, Jr., Trishton Martinez & Sergio Leos, Jr. Arrangements are under the direction of Guerra Funeral Home of Weslaco, Inc., 2602 N. Texas Ave., Weslaco, TX (956) 969-1461.