Gabriel was born May 23, 1933 in Cidra, Puerto Rico. At the tender age of 17, he joined the Army at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. He met the love of his life, Christel, in Germany. They married May 2, 1962 in Germany. After 28 years, he retired from the Army and immediately went to work for Sears as a Service Technician. He also retired from Sears after 20 years.
Gabriel loved God and served him faithfully throughout the years. He brought the love of Christ to his many troops, family, co-workers, customers and friends and prayed for everyone. He served the Catholic Church in many capacities, most as Sacristan and Extraordinary Minister of Eucharist to the homebound. He loved children and supported St. Joseph Catholic School regularly.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his beloved sister, Maria S Centeno Martinez from Puerto Rico; his niece, Aida Latorre Martinez from Texas; and many nieces and nephews from Puerto Rico and abroad. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Gabriel is preceded in death by his wife, Christel; and his son, David.
A Visitation and Rosary for Gabriel will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home, Killeen, Texas. A Funeral Mass will occur Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St Joseph Catholic Church, Killeen, Texas. A Committal Service with Full Military Honors will occur Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen, Texas.
Donations may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or St. Joseph Catholic School in honor of Gabriel Martinez- Lopez.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowersfuneralhome.com for the Martinez-Lopez family.
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