September 29, 1932 – August 21, 2024
Jose Martinez of Belton, Texas, passed away at his home on August 21st, 2024, at 91 years of age.
Visitation was held on Monday, August 26th, 2024, with Rosary to follow at 7 p.m. at Dossman Funeral Home, Belton, Texas.
Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Temple, Texas. The burial followed at North Belton Cemetery, Belton, Texas.
Jose Martinez was born on September 29th, 1932, in Durango, Mexico to Agustin Ravelo and Maria Avalos Ramirez Martinez.
Jose was married to Lucia Reyes from 1952 until her death in 2019. He worked in construction, both commercial and residential. He enjoyed listening to Spanish music while grilling and having a beer. He was known for being a very sociable man. He lived and worked to provide for his family. They were the true joy of his life.
Jose is survived by his sons; Prudencio & wife Leslie Martinez Sr., Fermin Martinez, Amalio Martinez, Lucio & wife Debbie Martinez, Jose Agustin & wife Janet Martinez and Jose Martinez Jr., daughters; Valentina & husband Jose Antonio Suarez, Ma. Del Rosario Martinez, Juana & husband Aciano Acuña, Eduarda “Lala” Villarreal, and Bentura Martinez, brothers; Jose Angel Martinez and Rosalio Martinez, along with 29 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.
Jose is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lucia “Ama Lucy” Reyes Martinez, his brothers; Amalio Martinez, Jesus Martinez, Isidoro Martinez, sisters; Josefa Martinez, Nieves Martinez, and Maria Martinez.
Jose will be missed by his family and many friends
