Robert "Big Bob" Martinez, Jr.
Corpus Christi, TX

Robert 'Big Bob'

Robert 'Big Bob' Martinez, Jr., age 46, passed away, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. He was born October 5, 1966 to Robert Martinez and Maria Martinez in Corpus Christi, Texas. Robert was a legal assistant at The Guajardo Law Firm.

Robert leaves behind to cherish his memories, his loving family; parents, Robert Martinez, Sr., and Maria L. Martinez; brother, Alberto (Laura) Martinez; nephews, Jacob and Albert Calob Martinez; his princess niece, Alison Martinez; sister, Melissa (Loy) Garza, and his stepchildren: Amanda (Adan) Garcia and Joshua (Tammy) Flores.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Benito and Maria Martinez; maternal grandparents, Ramiro and Maria Salinas; uncles: Ben Martinez, Rudy Martinez and John Salinas; aunts: Diana Martinez, Maria Elena Martinez, Epie Martinez and Olivia Sanchez.

Now that we are done with all the formalities, let us remember Robert as the person he truly was: 'Big Bob', the big hearted, charming, avid lover of music, ladies man. Big Bob lived for his family. He was a selfless and caring son. He was a protector to his siblings. Big Bob's heart gave away his personality. It was full of faith and compassion. One of his best qualities was that he listened without judging because it was God's duty not his. Big Bob was very humble and he lived through his Faith and Prayer. He was the ideal friend, always willing to lend a hand and believed in giving everyone the benefit of the doubt. But don't be fooled, If you knew Big Bob, then you know that he is the reason the word 'charming' was added to the dictionary. His charm made it easy to love him and his laughter was always heard from afar, it was addicting. He certainly knew how to make everyone smile. His love for music consisted of conjunto, mariachi and 80's music. Jaime y Los Chamacos, Javier Galvan and Jimmy Gonzalez were on the top of his list. His motto was: If I cannot hear you singing, while dancing, without the music, then please get off the dance floor. As the young man he was, he enjoyed his years at Roy Miller High School. Some of his best moments were on the football field where he was a three year all district center. He was most proud of the one job he possessed; protecting his quarterback/brother, Albert. Big Bob never forgot where he came from. He was a true Miller Buc; he bled purple and had a heart of gold.

His Legacy was to celebrate life; with laughter, memories and lots of music. Family and Friends: Join us in fulfilling his legacy and as Big Bob would say 'Much love and great health to all.'

Pallbears: Jacob Martinez, Jaime Deanda, Mark Sanchez, Jesse Delatorre, Ray Reyes, Freddy Gomez, Jesse Sanchez, Joe Curiel, Loy Garza, and Joey Avila.

Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2013 at Guardian Funeral Home, Chapel A, 5922 Crosstown Access Road with a Holy Rosary and Celebration service to begin at 6:30 p.m., that evening.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1217 Lipan.

Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park, 2731 Comanche St.

On behalf of the Martinez Family: Thank you to all who have kept us and Big Bob in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you to all the doctors and staff members of Park Plaza Hospital in Houston, Texas. But most of all, a Special Thank You, to Dr. Sherman C. Yu who not only was a caring physician but a great friend to Bob.

A reception will be held after the burial at The Corpus Christi Police Officers Association Hall on Leopard St.

Originally published Sunday, May 12, 2013







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