ZAPATA, TEXAS---Manuel Martinez 51, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Laredo Medical Center in Laredo, Texas. Mr. Martinez was a proud graduate of ZHS class of 1987. He was known for being a big Dallas Cowboys fan. He also loved hunting and fishing.

Mr. Martinez is preceded in death by his parents Hector and Maria Irma
Martinez; and brother, Raul Martinez.

Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Maclovia Martinez; sons, Juan Carlos (Jennifer) Martinez, Manuel Martinez Jr.; daughter, Maria Irma Martinez; grandchildren, Tatiana (Nicole) Martinez, Benjamin L. Martinez; brothers, Hector (Janie) Martinez, Jorge (Pepita) Martinez; sister, Norma (Jose Jr.) Peña; In laws, Carlos and Ana Ramirez, and by numerous nephews, nieces and other family members and friends.

Visitation hours will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at 8:30 am followed by a rosary at 9:00 a.m. at Rose Garden Funeral Home.

The funeral procession will depart at 10:30 a.m. for  11 a.m. graveside service 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.