Jesus G Martinez Jr, of El Paso, Texas, entered eternal rest on April 10, 2021. He graduated from Ysleta High School, class of 69, and attended UTEP. He was called to serve his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army and earned the following awards; National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device, and the Army Overseas Medal.
He worked for Civil Service at Fort Bliss for 30 years in Grounds Maintenance, later as an Engineer Equipment Operator Supervisor Public Works Division. His passion was maintaining beautiful parks and safe streets for soldiers and family. He later worked for G.T. Griffin for a few years until retirement.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.
He is preceded in death by his infant son Marcus Hector Martinez, parents Jesus and Maria Martinez, infant brothers Ernesto and Hector, sister Gloria Silva, and brother Cipriano Martinez (Army).
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Martha Delgado Martinez, his children, Jeanette Martinez, Mario Martinez (Perla), Valerie Martinez-Larios (Xavier), and Benjamin Martinez. His pride and joy were his 8 grandchildren, Jacqlynn, Citlali, Ellena, Marcus, Nadia, Samaya, Mayelyn, and Attikus. Also survived by brother Felipe Martinez Sr, sister-in-law Sandra Martinez, Uncle Manuel Garcia, Aunts Frances Delgado, Aurora Ramirez, and Bertha Martinez and many more relatives.
Visitation services will be held on May 3, 2021, at Hillcrest Funeral Home East from 4:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. The rosary will begin at 6 P.M. Funeral Mass will be held on May 4, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. at Mt. Carmel Church and Burial to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Felipe Martinez Jr, Mario Martinez, Benjamin Martinez, Elias Martinez, Xavier Larios, and Raymond Sweaingen.
Special thanks to DaVita at Americas and Del Sol CVICU.
