Johnnie Martinez
d. May 19, 2017
Johnnie R. Martinez, age 92, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 19, 2017 peacefully at his home in Elsa, Texas with his wife of 54 years by his side.
He is preceded in death by numerous siblings.
He is survived by his wife, Angelita B. Martinez, son Michael R. (Debra) Martinez, daughter, Celia M. (Mark) Saenz, grandchildren Matthew, Samantha, Natasha, Danny and Taylor Martinez, Lucas Saenz and great grandsons Joseph D. Rodriguez, and Edward Caballero, IV.
As a senior at Edcouch-Elsa High School, Johnnie enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps and served honorably during World War II as a naval mechanic. He returned to the Delta area shortly afterwards and retired from Texas Plastics as a plant supervisor after a lengthy career.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Cardoza Funeral Home, 1401 E. Santa Rosa Ave. in Edcouch Texas. Funeral service will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Cardoza Funeral Home Chapel, with interment to follow at Highland Memorial Park, Weslaco.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Smirna Church in Elsa, Texas.