Henry Perez Martinez

Henry Perez Martine, 87, was called home to the Lord on April 30th while at his home in Helotes, TX. At the time of his peaceful passing, Henry was surrounded by his beloved family and with his favorite boleros romanticos playing softly in the background. Henry was born in San Antonio TX, to Henry Martinez and Juanita Perez on July 6th, 1936. Henry was honored to serve under his Commander-in-Chief, John F. Kennedy as a member of the United States Army. Henry was a proud veteran and active member of the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post #7108 as a result of his role in the Korean conflict. Henry reached the rank of First Seargent during his time of service.

On September 26, 1965, Henry married the love of his life, Mary Helen Delgado, a true angel on earth. Henry and Mary Helen would eventually move to Houston TX to raise the four children they shared together, Bertha Jane (Toni), Henry Patrick, Marissa, and Kristina. They were very active parishioners at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Houston TX for many years. Henry and Mary Helen were married for 56 years and retired to Helotes TX.

In short, Henry was a man that believed in God, Country and Family. He valued hard work, honesty and integrity. He never complained and never made excuses. A skilled cook, avid joke teller, fix anything mechanic, supreme dancer and Miller Lite expert, he was often the life of any party and often sought opportunities to participate or bring people together. His moto in life and lasting legacy will forever be “Keep the Family Together”.

Henry is preceded in death by his parents Juanita Perez and Henry Martinez, beloved wife Mary Helen Martinez, brother Alfredo Gonzalez, sister Francis Gonzalez, and grandson Luke Henry Martinez along with many other friends and family members.

Henry is survived by the children he shared with May Helen, Bertha Jane (Toni) Richards and husband Jason, Henry Patrick Martinez and wife Stephanie, Kristina Martinez Tijerina and husband Oscar, and Marissa Edgecombe. He is also survived by his children from his first marriage; Florinda Hernandez and husband Jimmy, Terry Guttierez, and Letty Garza and husband Arthur. Sisters Alice Mungia, Adelina Valdez, Matilda Delgado and Rowena Falco; brother Robert Gonzalez. Grand-children Marcus Rey and Thomas Rey Rodriguez, Madison Sierra and Taylor Marie Martinez, James Edgecombe, and Benjamin Edward, Madeliene Grace (Maddie) and Emma Lucia Tijerina. Jason James and Jacob James Hernandez, Annemarie Pacheco, Amy Michelle, Felix Jr and Joseph Manuel Gutierrez, and David Aaron, Arthur Nicholas and Sophia Danielle Garza. Great-grandchildren; Roman Rey Rodriguez, Chloe Isabelle Hernandez, Felix Gutierez III. Joseph Manuel Jr and Nathan Matthew Gutierrez. And countless extended family members and friends.

Rosary will be held at 7pm on Wednesday May 8th at Sunset Funeral Home Northwest on Bandera Road.

Funeral services will be held at 11am on Thursday May 9th at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Helotes, TX. A burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi Marian.

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