Juan Martinez

God has called Juan Martinez, 90, to his kingdom in heaven, Mr. Martinez passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 with his family by his side. Juan was known for many names “Juanito” besides Dad, and Grandpa. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Aurora Alicia Rodriguez, claiming she was the love of his life. He worked for Model Industrial Uniform services for over 25 years and then decided to venture out in self- employment and finally establishing Richie’s Burgers. Richie’s opened in 1987, and worked until retiring. His legacy will not be forgotten as Mr. Richie. He was a kind, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and was obsessed with working even after retirement. Even from his wheelchair, he wanted to go to work. Juan was born December 26, 1926 in Laredo, Texas to Pedro Ozuna Martinez and Ines Garcia. His father was a civil servant employee at the Laredo Air Force Base and his mother a housewife. Juan had three siblings, Pedro Jr., Antonia (York) Martinez, and Maria Luisa Martinez Perez, who preceded Juan in death. God gives people each a special gift, Juan’s gift was the love of people, to help, and especially to give. He was kind and loving, friendly, humorous and joyful; always laughing and happy. He is preceded in death by his wife Aurora Alicia Martinez and son Ricardo Javier Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his children, Rosa Martinez (Garcia), Juan Martinez Jr., Pedro Luis Martinez, Marie “Beca” Martinez (Stuart Howard), and Roberto Martinez. He is also survived by his 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hillside Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. from Hillside Funeral Home to St. Patrick Catholic Church. A mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the family plot of the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Special thanks to Sylvia Garcia for her assistance, love and support. If you would like to sign the guestbook or send private condolences, you may do so at www.hillsidefuneral.com . Arrangements are under the direction of Hillside Funeral Home, 310 Hillside Road.