Our beloved Alex H. Martinez born in Austin Tx October 10, 1931 passed away Friday January 25, 2019 at the age of 87. Alex served in the 49th Armed Division of the Army National Guard of Texas. Alex was an active member of St. Julia's Catholic Church and served as President of the St. Vincent DePaul Society.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Fernando and Rosa Martinez, brother, Charles Martinez.
Alex is survived by his wife of 67 years, Micaela Martinez; brother, Richard Martinez (Francis); son, Alex Martinez Jr; daughters, Velia Molis (Mike), Irene Martinez, Rosie Botello (Richard), Isabel Torres (Martin), Cathy Vasquez (David); 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren.
Our family would like to thank Hospice Austin and particularly nurse Pam Breen and caregiver Brenda Maul-Diaz who treated our father with compassion and dignity.
Visitation 6:00 pm on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home 2620 South Congress with Recitation of the Holy Rosary to begin at 7:00 pm.
Mass of Christian Burial 1:00 pm Friday, February 1, 2019 at St Julia Catholic Church, 900 Tillery, Austin, Texas 78702.
Interment will follow in Assumption Cemetery
