He is survived by his loving wife, San Juanita Saenz; daughters April Saenz, Blanca Flores (James Mathis), Aida (Harry) Jones, and Mary Jane (Isaiah) Lemmons; and sons Mark Saenz (Jennifer Guajardo), Elio (Shirene) Arguelles, and Steven Mata.
He is also survived by his sisters, Sylvia Howell, Maggie (Bobby) Housely, Julie (Darrell) Baker, and Diana Saenz; brothers Cruz Saenz, David Saenz, and Roger (Rebekah) Saenz; 23 grandchildren; 5 great-granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin C. Saenz and Juanita Saenz, and his sister, Mary Ann Aguilar (Luis).
Martín was born and raised on the West Side of San Antonio. He attended John F. Kennedy High School and worked at the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures for 37 years, as well as at the Alamodome.
He volunteered to coach his children in sports and also coached for St. Rose of Lima CYO. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Rose of Lima during the 1990s and 2000s.
Martín was dedicated to his family and friends. He loved playing the lottery and cheering for the Dallas Cowboys and San Antonio Spurs. He was also the biggest cheerleader for all of his grandchildren when they played sports. He was an inspiring drummer who shared his love of music with those around him.
Martín will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be held at Funeraria Del Angel Trevino Funeral Home, 226 Cupples Road, San Antonio, TX 78237, US, on November 2, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, with the Holy Rosary at the same location on November 2, 2026, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
A Funeral Mass will take place at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 9883 Marbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78245, on November 3, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
