Jose T. Martinez, a beloved resident of Brownsville, Texas, passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 99. Born on April 16, 1926, Jose lived a long and fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy cherished by his family and friends.
Jose was a man of the sea, known for his love of the gulf and boating. He was the proud captain of his shrimp boat, El Indio Loco. His passion for the water was matched only by his enthusiasm for sports, particularly baseball and boxing events.
Jose is survived by his son, Jorge A. Martinez (Leticia); his daughter, Sarita L. Wilcox (Dan); and his grandchildren, Jorge Martinez II, Joel Martinez, Trystin Wilcox, Nicolette Peterson, and Alexis Mauerer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria C. Martinez, and his children, Maria Elba Martinez and Jose Luis Martinez.
A visitation will be held at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, located at 125 Mcdavitt Blvd, Brownsville, Texas, on December 7, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, with a rosary at 7:00 pm. The chapel service will take place on December 8, 2025, at 12:00 pm, followed by the burial at Buena Vista Burial Park, 5 Mcdavitt Blvd, Brownsville, Texas, at 1:00 pm.
Jose T. Martinez will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his love for the sea, and his vibrant spirit.
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Jose T. Martinez, un querido residente de Brownsville, Texas, falleció el 1 de diciembre de 2025, a la edad de 99 años. Nacido el 16 de abril de 1926, Jose vivió una vida larga y plena, dejando un legado apreciado por su familia y amigos.
Jose era un hombre del mar, conocido por su amor al golfo y la navegación. Era el orgulloso capitán de su barco camaronero, El Indio Loco. Su pasión por el agua solo era igualada por su entusiasmo por los deportes, especialmente los eventos de béisbol y boxeo.
A Jose le sobreviven su hijo, Jorge A. Martinez (Leticia); su hija, Sarita L. Wilcox (Dan); y sus nietos, Jorge Martinez II, Joel Martinez, Trystin Wilcox, Nicolette Peterson y Alexis Mauerer. Le precedieron en la muerte su esposa, Maria C. Martinez, y sus hijos, Maria Elba Martinez y Jose Luis Martinez.
Habrá una visita en la Funeraria del Ángel Buena Vista, ubicada en 125 Mcdavitt Blvd, Brownsville, Texas, el 7 de diciembre de 2025, de 2:00 pm a 10:00 pm, con un rosario a las 7:00 pm. El servicio en la capilla se llevará a cabo el 8 de diciembre de 2025, a las 12:00 pm, seguido por el entierro en el Parque Funerario Buena Vista, 5 Mcdavitt Blvd, Brownsville, Texas, a la 1:00 pm.
Jose T. Martinez será recordado por su dedicación a su familia, su amor por el mar y su espíritu vibrante.
