He was born on February 18, 1947, in Porter, TX to Alfonso and Santiaga Martinez. Robert is survived by his wife Minerva of 31 years, son Robert, daughter Annie, son Ray, daughter Darlene, son Jimmy, son Martin, son Hector, son Orlando, and son Carlos. He is also survived by his siblings, Eva, Sandy, Lala, Joe, Mary, and Al. He has 37 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, daughters Corina and Loretta, sisters Yolanda and Angie, and brother Manuel.
Robert is a proud veteran who served from 1968 – 1972 in the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. Fighting in the war, imposed a lot of hardships that led on years after he served in the military. After his service in the military, he made a career in mechanics and was a specialist in rebuilding transmissions. He loved his family, music, and learned how to play the accordion on his own.
Those who knew him best, know Robert didn’t like big crowds and loved to make jokes. He lived the last 19 years in the Valley, where he found solitude, away from the fast-paced environment of Houston. He loved his wife, parents, brothers, sisters and children very dearly.
A visitation for Roberto will be held Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Calvary Hill Funeral Home, 21723 Aldine-Westfield Road, Humble, TX, with a eulogy service starting at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will occur Friday, December 16, 2022 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Calvary Hill Funeral Home. A committal service will occur Friday, December 16, 2022 from 12:45 PM to 1:15 PM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CalvaryHillFuneralHome.com for the Martinez family.
