Alfonso G. S. Martinez, 88, passed peacefully, Thursday, October 20, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born February 3, 1934 to Alfonso and Victoria (Saenz) Martinez in San Antonio, Texas. Alfonso was a loving and giving father and husband to Mary C. Martinez, married for 68 years. He was very proud to serve in the Army, he wanted to show his Military ID to whomever needed to see it, no matter the circumstance. Alfonso also supported and donated to several charities and organization throughout his life including Boys Ranch, Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church, St. Jude, and Paralyzed Veterans of America, St. Joseph's Indian School, Disabled Veterans National Foundation Inc., and Association of the Miraculous Medal.
He was preceded in death by parents Alfonso and Victoria Martinez; brother Pioquinto Martinez; and sister Estefana Guerra. Alfonso is survived by wife Mary C. Martinez; daughters Barbara Martinez Ortiz, Duella Dockery; grandchildren Kris M. Ortiz, Kody D. Ortiz, and Kyle Dockery; and great grandchildren, Lorelei Jolly, Kory Michael Ortiz, and Karly Madison Ortiz.
A visitation for Alfonso will be held Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a rosary at 7:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Trevino Funeral Home, 2525 Palo Alto Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78211. A procession will depart the funeral home the following morning, Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 9:30 AM for a funeral mass at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of The Angels Catholic Church, 1214 Stonewall St, San Antonio, Texas 78211. Burial will follow at First Memorial Park, 20567 TX 16, Von Ormy, Texas 78073.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.funerariadelangelpaloalto.com for the Martinez family.
