Carlos Martinez, age 60, of Houston, Texas passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023. He was born in Coahuila, Mexico on September 27, 1962, to parents Carlos Martinez and Maria Alicia Martinez. Carlos migrated to the States in 1970 where he later met the love of his life, Silvia Lopez. The two were married on December 31, 1983, and together raised four children.
Carlos had a career in sales at A Plus Toyota Auto Parts. In this field Carlos met and created life-long bonds with his fellow comrades. He lived for his family, loved his job, friends, guns, and fishing. Carlos was a humble and gracious human being who was always willing to help those in need without expecting anything in return.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carlos Martinez; mother, Maria Alicia Martinez; brother, Sergio Martinez.
Carlos is survived by his wife, Silvia Martinez; children, Aldo Peña (Rosario), Marcela, Rosaura, Amanda (Andrew), and Cristian Martinez; grandchildren, Julian Peña, Max Martinez, Vanessa Martinez, Isaiah Rodriguez, Elisa Martinez, Carlos Martinez, Valentino Martinez, Damion Martinez, Benjamin and Sebastian McClintock, Aldo Peña, Jr., and Gael Peña; great grandchildren, Alexander Velasquez, Jadiel Martinez, and Julian Aceves.
Serving as pallbearers are Cristian Martinez, Carlos Martinez, Max Martinez, Josue Lopez, Eli Martinez, Raymundo Rodriguez, Andrew McClintock.
A velorio - visitation for Carlos will be held Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. A servicio funebre - funeral service will occur Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 11:00 AM. An entierro - burial will occur Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Brookside Memorial Park.
