Deacon Onesimo Martinez, 65, passed away on September 19, 2018 in Arlington, TX. He was born on November 12, 1952 in Monterrey, Mexico to Onesimo Martinez Gamez and Maria Cristina Llanes. Onesimo was raised in Nuevo Leon, Monterrey.
He married Maria Concepcion in 1977 and the couple had three children. He was a machinist at Webb Works, Quebecor World Graphics where he worked for more than 19 years.
In his spare time Onesimo enjoyed participating in church activities and fulfilling many of his Deacon duties that included performing baptisms, witnessing marriages, distributing Holy Communion, and preaching the homily. His passion started with assisting as an Eucharistic Minister, conducting marriage classes and evangelism. Additionally, Onesimo was a soccer fanatic.
His family and friends will always remember him as a kind and happy person who gave and received Love constantly. Readily offered council to those in need, loss or overcoming a vice. He is preceded in death by his Mother Maria Cristina Llanes whom he adored and Father Onesimo Martinez who he also loved deeply.
He is survived by his wife Maria, son, Jose Onesimo Martinez and daughter in law Jessica Martinez, granddaughter Mariah Alexis Martinez, grandson Michael Andrew Martinez, grandson Mason Austin Martinez, daughter, Maria Cristina Martinez, grandson, Diego J. Godoy, son Juan Antonio Martinez soon to be daughter in law Yvonne Preisman, grandson, Brandon Alexander Martinez, granddaughter, Mary Rose Elizabeth Dessonmes Martinez. Onesimo celebrated 21 years of being a Deacon in January 2018.
Vigil will be Friday September 21, 2018 at 4 p.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 1801 W. Davis St. Dallas, TX. 75208 with a Funeral Mass to follow at 5 p.m.
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