He married Francisca Martinez in 1948 and the couple had seven children. In his spare time he enjoyed nature and gardening. He is preceded in death by his parents ; Alfredo Martinez and Alejandrina Farfan and his wife, Francisca Martinez.
He is survived by his brother, Jose Martinez, children, Elena, Cory, Sergio, Carlos, Virginia, Delia, Vita, fifteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday September 11, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a Rosary at 6 p.m. at Gonzalez Funeral Home Chapel, 3050 N. Stemmons Fwy. Dallas, TX 75247. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Gonzalez Funeral Home Chapel, 3050 N. Stemmons Fwy. Dallas, TX 75247, Burial to follow in Laurel Land Dallas Cemetery 6000 R.L. Thorton. Dallas Texas.