Service Details
Services celebrating Jose’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 11:00AM. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 3:00PM – 5:00PM and in the funeral home on Monday from 10:00AM until the time of service. Interment will be at Graceland Cemetery.
Jose Raul Martinez, Sr., age 81, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Jose was born in Laredo, Texas to Concepcion and Eleuteria (nee: Balderas) Martinez. Jose was united in marriage with Francisca Trujillo on July 16, 1962. He was employed by JI Case, retiring after 28 years. Among his interests, Jose loved dancing and listening to music, especially Ruben Vela; watching the Green Bay Packers; visiting his hometown of Laredo, TX; he loved his dog, Benji; first and foremost, Jose loved spending time with his family.
Surviving are his loving wife, Francisca; children, Lucy (Ramon) Garcia, Freddy (Sonia) Martinez, Concepcion (Flora) Martinez, Estela (Dennis) Rendon and Danny (Sandra) Martinez; grandchildren, Damasio, Olga (Corey), Marrianna, Eliazar, Anjelica, Concepcion, Jr. (Kate), Faustino (Mariza), Estrella (Rogelio), Feliciano, Britney (Brandon), Marcos, Augustine, Ariella (Walde), Noeli and Daniel; 25 great grandchildren; sister, Belia (Joe) Palacios; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jose was preceded in death by his son, Jose R. Martinez, Jr.; parents, Concepcion and Eleuteria; brothers and sisters; father-in-law, Faustino Trujillo Perez and mother-in-law, Eulalia Perez Trujillo.
Christina Garcia and Familia says
Sorry for the loss of Mr. Martinez. Sending prayers and condolences to the Family. RIP Sr. Martinez.
Lupita Ramos says
On behalf of the Ramos family our most sincere and deepest condolences.
Departe de la Familia Ramos nuestro mas sincero pesame.
lisa guajardo says
He was my godfather may he rest in peace
Maria Angela Vazquez says
Sending my most sincere condolences to my Tia and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maria Amparo Martinez says
Aquí te dejo mis más sinceras condolencias y lo siento muchísimo comadre. Te tengo en mis oraciones a usted y la familia.
Anonymous says
May the Lord give strength and peace to the whole family in this difficult moments:Sincerely Socorro Maldonado Yanes and son Andrew yanes 🙏
Socorro and Andrew Yanes says
May the Lord give strength and peace to the whole family in this difficult moments:Sincerely Socorro Maldonado Yanes and son Andrew yanes 🙏
Sicorro and Andrew Yanes says
So sorry for your loss may God give you strength in this difficult moments prayers for all of the family