Martin was born on January 30, 1925 in Bloomington, Texas, a son of his father Juan Cortez and his mother Emilia Carreon.
Martin's children: Apolinar Cortez, Felix Cortez, Gilberto Cortez, Esteban Cortez, Martin Cortez Jr., Jose Cortez, Pabla Cortez, Petra Cortez, Juana Cortez, Alicia Cortez, Catalina Cortez, and Josefina Cortez.
A visitation for Martin will be held on Monday, May 13, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Calvary Hill Funeral Home, located at 3235 Lombardy Lane, Dallas, Texas 75220.
The rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Martin will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 12:00 Noon at the Calvary Hill North Chapel.
Father Ruben Ortiz will officiate.
Burial will follow at Calvary Hill Cemetery.
Calvary Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery in Dallas, Texas has charge of arrangements.