Rufino C. Martinez

Preceded in Death by his parents Andres and Juanita Martinez, and siblings Antonia De La Paz, Guadalupe Montalvo, and Andres Martinez Jr.

Survived by his spouse Anita Martinez and 6 children Jorge Alberto (Elizabeth) Martinez of Austin, Tx, Monica (Jerry) Salazar of McAllen, Tx, Veronica Martinez (Jose Cerrillo) of Edinburg, Tx., Anna-Christina Cameron of Harlingen, Tx, Arianna (James) Moody of Houston, Tx., and Anna-Alicia Martinez (Benjamin Esquivel) of Harlingen, Tx. And his 15 grand-children: Christopher and Aidan Torres and Brisa Carreon / Andres Martinez / Jose-Daniel, Roman, Jolicia, and Noah Rojas / Kylie-Anne and Jace Cameron / Lilianna and Graciela Salazar / Oliver, Olivia and Owen Moody.

“Daddy, I called you by no other name, rest well until we see each other again and know you are with each of us every single day. We love you.” Annie and kids

“Dad, I miss you so much, things will never be the same again. The kids and I love you forever.” Veronica and kids

“Daddy, I will miss your unconditional love, cutting your hair, and watching boxing matches and history channel with you, and listening to all your great stories. Thank you for all your love and support. Bye daddy, I love you and God bless you” Love Ari and family

“God knew what he was doing when he sent you to be my dad. I couldn’t have been more blessed to have you as my father. May God bless you on your next journey in the afterlife. I love you always and forever.” Monica and family.

“You were the best dad I ever could’ve asked for. You were there for me always, you didn’t care what I needed or what time it was-you were there! I will love you forever my papa forever I will miss you every day! My days will never be the same after this…rest easy daddy. I love you.” Your #4

“Dad, I will greatly miss you, thank you for showing me how to be a great man just like you, for always being there, teaching me, guiding me, loving me. Love you pops.” Your son Albert

Pallbearers will be Jorge Alberto Martinez, Andres Martinez, Christopher Edward Torres, Aidan Michael Torres, Jose-Daniel Rojas, and Roman Kal-El Rojas.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Rigoberto De La Paz, Juan “Guero” Canul, Luis Liendo, CT Nino Jr., Danny Serrano, Hector Carrizales, Fred Zarate, Robert Martinez, Dezzy Yanez, Arnold Garza, Pablo Gonzalez, and Dave Johnson.

A visitation will be held Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 1pm - 9pm with a rosary at 7pm in Chapel of Peace at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista. A mass will be held Monday, May 8, 2023 at 10am at Immaculate Conception Cathedral Catholic Church followed by a burial at Buena Vista Burial Park.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Tx., 956-541-5400, Dignity Memorial Provider.