Martiniano Colmenares
January 5, 1934 — February 19, 2017
MERCEDES- Martiniano Colmenares, 83, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at his residence in Mercedes. He was born January 5, 1934 to Zerapio & Aniceta Colmenares in Mexico.
Martiniano is survived by his wife, Marcelina Colmenares; son, Jose Luis Colmenares; daughters, Juana (Jose Caja) Colmenares, Marcelina (Benjamin Morales) Colmenares, Crystal (Joey Martinez) Colmenares, and Yadira Colmenares; 7 grandchildren and one on the way. Also surviving him are brothers, Jose Colmenares, and Juan Colmenares; and sisters, Francisca Colmenares, Petra Colmenares, and Macaria Colmenares. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Evodio Colmenares. Martiniano was a hardworking man who loved all his animals. He lived life to its fullest and will be greatly missed by all his loved ones.
Viewing will be held Thursday, February 23, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Viewing will continue Friday, February 24, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 p.m. at St. Theresita Catholic Church in Edcouch. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco.