Jose E. Martinez passed away on July 3, 2020 to reunite with our Heavenly Father and his beloved wife Juanita Martinez of many years before her passing. Jose was born on April 28, 1940 to Gregorio Martinez and Celestina Morfin in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Jose was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy. He worked as a barber for many years. He enjoyed watching football and wrestling in his spare time. He was a Denver Broncos fan.

He leaves behind his beloved daughter: Maria G. Martinez-Lopez(Daniel) their children: Jose Daniel Lopez and Samantha Nicole Lopez of Corpus Christi, Texas; son: William Rodriguez (Irma) their daughter Victoria Rodriguez of Irving, Texas; sister: Mary Hansberg of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

There will be a Visitation for Jose E. Martinez on Monday July 13 at Guardian Funeral Home at 9am-11am. A Rosary will take place at S.S. Cyril Catholic and Methodist Church at 11:15am with the Mass to follow. Burial is scheduled for 1pm at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery.

He was a beloved Son, Brother, Husband, Dad, Grandfather, and Friend. He will be dearly missed by his Family and Friends. Dad, thank you for the beautiful memories…you will be missed. We love you!