A funeral mass will be 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at St. Williams Catholic Church with Father Javier Diaz officiating.
Mr. Martinez was born January 26, 1938, in San Antonio to Asencion Martinez and Juanita Dominquez Garza. He married Dorothy Mann on April 8, 1961, in San Antonio, Texas. He worked in civil service at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Martinez; son, Abel Martinez, Jr., and wife, Denise; daughters, Sharon Gay Garcia and husband, Enrique, and Deborah Ann Dunn and husband, Mark; Sisters, Alicia Soriano and Margaret Ann Moreno; brother, John Michael Garza; grandchildren, Stacie, Eric, Rico, Ray, Veronica, Johnie, Justin, Sierra, and Dakota; along with numerous great- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Alfredo and Armando.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Williams Catholic Church, 4300 Stuart St, Greenville, TX 75401.
Condolences(4)
Kelly & Olivia Redmond
Citrus Heights, CA Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Dear Aunt Dorothy & Family ,We are thinking of you during this difficult time. We are praying for all of you for comfort and peace from our Heavenly Father . We love you so much. I will always remember Uncle Abel’s genuine smile & kindness . I know he will be missed . Stay in faith and prayer . We love you all . May you feel God’s nearness and love .
Love,
Kelly & Olivia
Kelly & Olivia Redmond
Citrus Heights, CA Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Dear Aunt Dorothy & Family ,We are thinking of you during this difficult time. We are praying for all of you for comfort and peace from our Heavenly Father . We love you so much. I will always remember Uncle Abel’s genuine smile & kindness . I know he will be missed . Stay in faith and prayer . We love you all . May you feel God’s nearness and love .
Love,
Kelly & Olivia
Dora Gonzalez
Uvalde, TX Thursday, October 5, 2023 My most sincere condolences to Mrs. Dorothy and Debby ,Sharon Abel Jr and all his family I will always carry beautiful memories keep ur faith strong for our lord is with u all during this difficult time God bless u all ur in my prayers! May he RIPLee & Gerry Mann
Sacramento, CA Thursday, October 5, 2023 We are thinking of you and the family and sending caring thoughts your way. We know Abel felt all your tender care and we know how dedicated you all were from the very beginning. God Bless you all .Love, Lee & Gerry