He was born in Yorktown, Texas on November 24, 1947 to Soyla and JoseMaria Martinez Sr. He married Jesusa (Susie) Martinez on January 11, 2008.
Jesse loved the Lord with all his heart and was a true fisherman, recreationally and spiritually. He was a faithful member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church serving as Eucharistic and Homebound Minister and treasured his church family very much. He was also a member of the ACTS Community of Lubbock and took pleasure in supporting his brothers and sisters in Christ. He took pride in his work as a truck driver and enjoyed reflecting upon life on the road. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother and will be deeply missed by many.
Jesus is preceded in death by his loving parents and siblings; Rolando L. Martinez, JoseMaria Martinez Jr., Benjamine Martinez, Rafaela Gonzalez and Delores Ponce.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Jesusa (Susie) Martinez, his children; Adam Martinez (Melissa), Jesus R. Martinez Jr., Rene Martinez (Angela), Blanca Gomez (Xavier), Cynthia S. Martinez (Cosme), Melissa Gonzales (Sammy), Margarita Gamboa (Federico), and Rebecca Martinez; his stepchildren, Christy S. Villanueva, Donna J. Villanueva, Naomi Lynette Villanueva, Adan Villanueva, Jr. (Anna), and Paul P. Villanueva; his 26 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, siblings; Ernesto Martinez Sr. (Francis), Juan Ramon Martinez (Lydia), Richard Martinez Sr. (Isabel), and Irene Escobedo (Claudio).
A Rosary will be held Thursday, September 11 at 7:00PM at the funeral home. Funeral Mass on Friday, September 12 at 10:00AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Arrangements under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home & Cemetery, Lubbock, TX.
SHARE OBITUARYSHARE
v.1.13.0