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
Date: Friday, June 12, 2020
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Rosary at 7:00 pm
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2020
Time: 12:00 pm
Funeral Mass Time Pending
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2020
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Nena my most sincere condolences to you and your family. It was a great pleasure to have met and attend to your husband. May he rest in peace and may the beautiful memories of him help you cope with your grief. Take care and blessings to you always. Nora Mendiola
You were a good friend Eduardo.... may God grant you peace and smooth seas....
My deepest condolences Mario and Mike and the rest of your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences to the Martinez family and friends. To my Navy brother RIP AND GOD SPEED. Treasure the memories they last forever ⚓️
Our sincere condolences to the Martinez family. I worked with Eddie at CPL and AEP for more than thirty years. Eddie was very much liked among all CPL employees in Laredo. God Bless him.
To my precious primo, may you RIP, wish I was there to attend your funeral. May God bless you. To the family, my deepest condolences, Lalito was a wonderful, decent man. My prayers are with you all through this very hard time. Blessings, Sandra Martinez-Babcock and family Daughter of Arturo Martinez
Nena our deepest condolences to you and the family we are so sorry for your loss. Lalito was an amazing cousin with a big heart, he will truly be missed. May you all find peace and comfort during this difficult time. We will keep the family in our prayers on behalf on Minita Soliz, Nora De La Garza and David Paredes Also our deepest condolences to our cousins Andres, Ofelia and Lupita, we are so sorry for your loss, may you all find peace and comfort during this difficult time. We will keep you all in our prayers. On behalf of Minita Soliz, Nora De La Garza and David Paredes.
Maria Elena and family. Paying our respects for the loss of our cousin Lalito as we referred to him. We r truly sorry. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. We regret to inform you that we will be unable to make it to the funeral. I am paying our respects on behalf of my brother Arturo(Talo) Elsa, Sandra, Cordelia and myself Melinda and Juan Guerra. We are all living out of town and unable to be with you. God bless you and your family and give you the strength that you need to go through this very difficult time in your lives. Psalm 23 A Psalm of David?❤️
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Lalito. I unfortunately didn't know him well but my parents and older sister and brother always spoke fondly of him. He would visit with my dad often when he was hospitalized. I talked with him during those moments and found him to be a very caring individual. Our Lord comfort his family during this difficult time. May he rest in Peace.
Our sincerest condolences to Nena and all the Martinez Family on behalf of all the Nieto Family, Gloria Elizondo and family, Refugio Homero Nieto and Esperanza, Hector Mario and Yolanda Nieto and family, and Oscar Rolando and Rachel Nieto and family. Our PRIMO, will always be in our hearts and all of you in our prayers.God bless you all.
My sincere condolences go out to Eddie's family. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with him while at CPL in 1976. We attended pole climbing school together. I will always remember his easy going manner and his joy of life and family. Rest in peace my friend.
A lot of good things were said about you and good memories were left from you. Although, I didn’t know you, I know you were deeply loved by my friend; your grand daughter Britney Salinas. Im so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences go out to you and your family. May he Rest In Peace ??
A lot of good things were said about you and good memories were left from you. Although, I didn’t know you, I know you were deeply loved by my friend; your grand daughter Britney Salinas. Im so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences go out to you and your family. May he Rest In Peace.
Maria Elena, lamento mucho lo que les paso y los acompano en sus sentimientos, dale el pesame a todos tus hijos y que Dios los bendiga. Dios nuestro senor les ayudara a sobrepasar esta pena...
RIP fellow Shipmate Thank You for all the great memories and till we meet again. My most sincere condolences to the family.
Sharing your sadness as you remember Eduardo "lalo" Martinez
Claudia, Cecilia, and I send love to the family. We are so sorry for your loss.
my condolences to the family , brothers and sisters. may he R.I.P.
To: Eduardo Martinez Family my deepest condolences.may God keep him in his glory, and may he rest in peace.
Martinez Family, Our most sincere condolences to the family. May the memories of yesterday comfort your soul today. Sylvia Arredondo & Family
My deepest condolences to the family
My thoughts and prayers for your family and all your loved ones due to the loss of Eduardo (Lalo) Martinez. He was a great brother in law and friend, he was a special man. Love you all.
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY.SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOVED ONE PASSING.MAY HE REST IN PEACE.FROM JUANITO SALAZAR/ZACHRY ELEM.FAMILY&CARMINS FLOWER SHOP
In memory of Eduardo Martinez Jr., Elza Rivera lit a candle
RIP .. ❤️ Thank you for everything .
To Eddie Martinez Family I am so sorry to hear of Eddie's passing and with a heavy heart I wish to offer my condolences to your family. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am very sorry for your loss , iserved with Eddie at the Naval Reserve unit for 23 years , just a great man . Eddie also worked with my wife Lupita at the CPL service center we would see him at the Milton elem. Activities during awards ,veterans day and Christmas events ,. May he rest in peace god bless your family.
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services.