Lionel Anthony Martinez

Lionel A. Martinez of Live Oak, Texas, passed away peacefully in his home, at the age of 82 years old, on Saturday, December 31, 2022, surrounded by close family. He was born in San Antonio, TX on April 17, 1940, to Antonio and Dora Martinez. He was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves and a member of the American Legion. He retired from Fairchild Aircraft where he worked as a tool and die maker for over forty years. In his retirement years, Lionel enjoyed cheering on the Dallas Cowboys - “This is going to be the year!”, the San Antonio Spurs - “Go Spurs Go!”, maintaining the landscaping and upkeep of his home, and working on various projects in his workshop.

Lionel was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Martinez, his father and mother, Antonio and Dora Martinez of San Antonio, TX and grandson, Ernest Eriche Martinez of San Antonio, TX.

He is survived by his children, Laura Robertson and wife, Tinker Robertson of San Antonio, TX, Lionel A. Martinez Jr. and wife, Yolanda Reyta Martinez of Naga City, Philippines, Ernest R. Martinez and wife, Monica C. Martinez of Lewisville, TX, Susan Marino of San Antonio, TX, and Carol Divers of San Marcos, TX; his sister and brother-in-law, Rebecca and Richard Cox of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren Anthony Reyta Martinez and wife, Len Radona Martinez, Isabelle Diaz Ecenrode and husband, Josh Ecenrode, Nicholas Martinez of Kyle, TX, Analise Mariandrea Martinez of Lewisville, TX, Kristyn Marino and wife, Courtney Marino of Austin, TX, Loren Marino of San Antonio, TX, Madison Marino of San Antonio, TX, Marilyn Divers of Kyle, TX, Patrick Divers of San Antonio, TX; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

A memorial service will be held from 6:00PM-8:00PM with Rosary to be recited at 6:00PM on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Rd, Universal City, TX 78148.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.colonialuniversal.com for the Martinez family.