Nicolas Martinez

Nicolas Martinez passed away on July 14, 2017 at the age of 89. He was born in El Paso to Nicolas and Altragracia Martinez. Our uncle served his country in the US Army during Korea and was stationed throughout Europe and the United States. After his retirement, he returned to El Paso and enjoyed his life by going fishing with his buddies and visiting his nieces living in other parts of the United States. In his later years, he loved spending time with his friends at Mesa Bar and Grill watching Notre Dame football games, Barcelona soccer matches and Triple Crown horse racing. Uncle Nick was predeceased by his parents, his brother Manuel and sisters Justina, Bertha, Emma and Amalia and he is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and long-time friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday, July 20, 2017 from 5 to 9PM, with vigil at 7PM at Martin Funeral Home Central, 3839 Montana Avenue. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, July 21, 2017 at 9:00AM at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1118 N. Mesa. Burial will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. We will miss you dearly Uncle Nick.