Raul Martinez

RAUL MARTINEZ

PHARR - Raul Martinez, 84, entered eternal rest Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Solara Hospital in McAllen.

Mr. Martinez was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of St. John Lutheran Church in San Juan.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Enrique and Concepcion Martinez; a sister, Socorro Martinez; and a brother, Arnulfo Martinez.

Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ernestina Martinez; four children, Noimi R. "Becky" Martinez, Raul Enrique (Doris) Martinez, Noe Rolando (Gracie) Martinez, David Gilberto (Melinda) Martinez; and three grandsons, Daniel Enrique, David Erasmo, and Dawson Elijah Martinez.

Mr. Martinez was a retired construction trades teacher at PSJA ISD and retired from the Texas National Guard.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., with a 6 p.m. prayer service Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church in San Juan. Interment will follow at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church Legacy Fund at P.O. Box 62, San Juan, Tx 78589.

Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan.