ZAPATA, TEXAS—Jose Martinez 44, passed away on, December 11, 2024, in Laredo, Texas.

Mr. Martinez is preceded in death by his father Israel Martinez.

Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife; Julieta Martinez; sons, Jose (Estefani) Martinez Jr., Jose Roberto Martinez, Jose Juan Martinez; daughter, Melissa Rodriguez; mother, Maria SanJuanita Martinez; brothers, Israel Martinez Jr., Gerardo (Elisa) Martinez, David (Griselda) Martinez, Ricardo (Mariselva) Martinez, Alejandro (Ana) Rodriguez, Luis Leal; sisters, Esmeralda Martinez, Arabela Martinez, Humbelina (Marcos) Salinas and by numerous other family members and friends.

Visitation hours will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, we will open at 8:30 a.m. with a chapel service at 11:00 a.m., at Rose Garden Funeral Home.

Committal services will follow at Zapata County Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rose Garden Funeral Home Daniel A. Gonzalez, Funeral Director, 2102 N. US HWY 83 Zapata, Texas.