Pilar was born November 12, 1935 in Taylor, TX to Tomas and Julia Martinez. Pilar enjoyed when his family would visit him and would sit around and talk about the good old days. He also enjoyed when someone would read the bible with him, he loved the Lord. Pilar was a plumber by trade for over 40 years, he loved to watch football games and was a big Dallas Cowboys fan.
Pilar is proceeded in death by his parents Tomas and Julia Martinez and one brother Cecelio Martinez.
Surviving family members are his five children, Diana Naverette, Cecelio Martinez and Julia Martinez, Rita Martinez and Michelle Garcia. Pilar is also survived by his sisters and brothers, Lupe Rangel, MaryAnn Castro, Mary Lou Canedo, Ramona Martinez, Tomas Martinez and wife Irma, Jessie Martinez, Narciso Martinez and wife Yolanda, Bobby Martinez, and Fabian Magana and wife Lena and nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
The service will be officiated by Lena Magana.
The family would like to give special thanks to Trinity assisted Living Facility and their staff.
