Pete Martinez, a proud Marine, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born April 2, 1936, in Karnes City, Texas to Francisca (Morales) and Paul Martinez Sr, one of 10 children. He was preceded in death by his parents and 7 siblings and survived by brother Rudy Martinez (John Pena) and sister Irene M. Lopez (Art), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends. Special thanks to Pete’s nephew Arthur “Guero” Lopez Jr. (Maria) for their excellent care.
Visitation: Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Porter Loring Mortuary from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. A Rosary will begin at 6:30. Monday, March 9, a procession will depart the funeral home at 10:15 AM for St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church. The funeral mass will begin at 11:00 AM. Pete will be laid to rest with military honors at San Fernando Cemetery II with his late partner, George Al Benavides.
