ZAPATA, TEXAS---Martin Martinez 88, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at   his residence in Zapata, Texas.

Mr. Martinez is preceded in death by his sons, Jorge Martinez and Andy Martinez.

Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Elvia L. Martinez; sons, Martin Martinez, Jr., Jesse Martinez, Gilberto (Debra) Martinez, Gabriel Martinez, Juan Luis (Eva A.) Martinez; daughters, San Juana (Rogelio) Rodriguez, Victoriana (Rogelio) Martinez; daughter-in-law, Lorain Martinez; grandchildren, Angela Z. Martinez, San Juanita Martinez, Patricio Martinez, Nathaniel Martinez, Lee Ette Martinez, Luisa Martinez, Ricardo Natividad, Danny Natividad, Juan Carlos Natividad, Adan Garza, Israel Martinez, Martin Martinez, Alicia Martinez, Andres Martinez, Jr., Ramon Natividad, Hector Garza and by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and other family members and friends.

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