Eduardo Martinez, Jr., 74, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, June 10, 2020.
Mr. Martinez was a Veteran of the United States Navy. After his tour of duty he continued in the reserve completing 27 years of service. While in the reserve he was also employed by the Central Power and Light Company later merging into the American Electric Power for 37 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Eduardo and Andrea Martinez, Sr., his sister, Norma Elia Castillo and brother, Ricardo Martinez.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, of 51 years of marriage Maria Elena Martinez; children, Eduardo Martinez, III, Judith Martinez, Mario Alberto (Cynthia) Martinez, Miguel Angel (Angelica) Martinez and Jaime (Cynthia) Martinez; 16 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Andres Martinez, Ofelia Salinas, Guadalupe Gonzalez, Matias Robles and Roberto Robles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family will be receiving guests Friday, June 12, 2020, at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A Holy Rosary will start at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 12:00 pm. Full Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 59 of Laredo and presentation of the flag by the United States Navy Honor Guard. Interment will follow to the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Eduardo Martinez III, Mario Martinez, Miguel Angel Martinez, Jaime Martinez, Ray Ramos, Alberto Javier Salinas, Robert Salinas, and Miguel Angel Martinez II.
Honorary Pallbearers are Andres Martinez, Matias Robles, Roberto Robles, Roberto Lopez.
Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr., Laredo, Texas 78041 (956) 723-3611. For your convenience, you may sign the guest book or leave your condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com