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Capt. Francisco H. Martinez, Sr.

May 11, 1927 - September 19, 2022
Visitation
Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services
1320 Trey Dr.
Laredo, Texas 78041
(956) 723-3611 | Map
Thursday 9/22, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Service
St. Patrick Catholic Church
555 Del Mar Blvd.
Laredo, Texas 78041
(956)722-6215 | Map
Friday 9/23, 10:00 am
Cemetery
Calvary Catholic Cemetery
3600 McPherson Ave.
Laredo, Texas 78041
(956)723-6811 | Map
Friday 9/23

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 isContinue Reading

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Frances J. Martinez left a message on September 27, 2022:
Rest In Peace my handsome father. I’ll see you on the other side.
Frances J. Martinez left a message on September 27, 2022:
Papi I miss you so much that I’m heart broken. Although it’s hard for me to accept, I know it was your time to go. I want to Thank you for all the wonderful memories that you left me and my children with, we will definitely carry them in our hearts forever. Thank you for being an Awesome and Amazing father as well as an EXCELLENT Grandfather to my children. They love you and miss you so much. Thank you for the wonderful care you gave each and every one of your 11 children and Our Beautiful mother. You were definitely the best father one could ever have. You know that I took care of you the best way possible. In the last few days I know I begged you not to leave me but I know it was your time to go join mom and Arleen in Heaven. I want you to know that I and all your family will greatly miss you but we will be fine. We will carry on your legacy. As sad as it was you had a beautiful funeral. You were honored by the Laredo Veterans Honor Guard as well as by your brothers at the Laredo Fire Department. I will forever miss you. I LOVE YOU PAPI. Tell Mami and Arleen that we are all fine. Please watch over us and guide us all. I’ll see you all on the other side. Love your youngest daughter, Frances
JACK DUNN JR left a message on September 27, 2022:
My deepest, heartfelt, condolences to my cousins on the passing of my tio 'Pancho'. He would often visit my grandmother on Willow Street. Many fond memories growing up there on willow with my cousins. Rest in Peace and God Bless. With Love, Jack
Donna Acevedo left a message on September 23, 2022:
Dear Francis our deepest condolences to all the family for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in peace!
Mario Fernandez left a message on September 22, 2022:
My deepest condolences to the family and relatives of Capt F Martinez Had the pleasure working with him in early years of my FD career. May He Rest In Peace and God Bless ??‍?
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RJ and Melissa Flores left a message on September 22, 2022:
In memory of Capt. Francisco H. Martinez, Sr., RJ and Melissa Flores lit a candle
Jared left a message on September 22, 2022:
You lived the American dream sir raised a respectful family served our country and city . You are truly a hero and role model in my book . I didn’t know you however respect the heck out of you . Rest In Peace Honor First !
GLORIA (Susie) TURNER & Esperanza Nella Ceja left a message on September 22, 2022:
Sincere condolences for all family members of our dearly departed, Francisco Martinez and may he rest in peace.
Joseph Gonzalez left a message on September 22, 2022:
In memory of Capt. Francisco H. Martinez, Sr., Joseph Gonzalez lit a candle
Joanna Garcia left a message on September 21, 2022:
In memory of Capt. Francisco H. Martinez, Sr., Joanna Garcia lit a candle
Alexia Gonzalez left a message on September 21, 2022:
Thank you for all the times you would sit down with me and tell my your war stories and about your fire department days. I will miss you grandpa.
SantiagoYork left a message on September 20, 2022:
I thank you for being a good SUEGRO. I will miss you Santiago York.
Araceli York left a message on September 19, 2022:
In memory of Capt. Francisco H. Martinez, Sr., Araceli York lit a candle
Aleah left a message on September 19, 2022:
Going to miss you calling me sandia
Aleah left a message on September 19, 2022:
Love you forever and always.❤️
Araceli York left a message on September 19, 2022:
Thank You Dad for being an AWESOME Dad to my brothers and sisters. We will miss you a lot Dad. Hope You now enjoy your time with my BEAUTIFUL MoM n with my BEAUTIFUL sister, Arleen now that all 3 of you will be together. Rest In Peace all 3 of you. We Love all 3 of you.
Alexia Gonzalez left a message on September 19, 2022:
Grandpa, Thank you for all the loving memories and all the stories. Jaxson and I love you so much♥️
Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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