Captain Francisco H. Martinez, Sr., 95, entered into eternal rest on, Monday, September 19, 2022.
Francisco proudly served in the U.S. Army in World War II, eventually retiring as a captain from the Laredo Fire Department after 32 years of service. He will be greatly missed and forever cherished by his loved ones.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Margarita P. Martinez; daughter, Mary Arleen Martinez who will now be laid to rest with him; siblings, Dora, Amada, Maria, Rodolfo, Felipe, Raul, Ludivico, and Mario Martinez.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Francisco (Sandra) Martinez, Jr., Carlos R. (Gina) Martinez, Araceli M. (Santiago) York, Roberto J. Martinez, Joe E. Martinez, Roy (Maria) Martinez, George (+Dhalia) Martinez, David I. (Alicia) Martinez, Amelda M. (Alfonso) Gonzalez, Frances J. (Arturo Estevis) Martinez; 29 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous family and friends.
The family would like to give a special thanks to his caregivers; Lydia, Flor, Mari, and Martha.
The family will be receiving guests on Thursday, September 22, 2022, in the Angelus chapel at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church located at 555 E Del Mar Blvd, Laredo, TX 78041. The Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 am. Interment will follow to the Calvary Catholic Cemetery where Military Honors will be provided by the Laredo Veterans Honor Guard and Presentation of the U.S. Flag will be provided by the U.S. Army Honor Guard.
Pallbearers will be Charlie Martinez, Jimmy York, Jorge A. Garza, Jr., Roberto Martinez, Jr., Lucas Francisco Cruz, David Martinez, Jr., Joseph Gonzalez, and Alexia Gonzalez; Honorary Pallbearers are Aleah Gonzalez, Jaxson Gonzales, Aria Gonzalez, Joseph G. Gonzalez, Jr., Jesus A. Garza, Christina Gonzalez, Arleen Gillett, and Joe Martinez, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr., Laredo, Texas 78041 (956) 723-3611. For your convenience, you may leave your condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com