Carmen Martinez Sr.

Carmen H. Martinez Sr., age 84, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on April 21, 1932 in Ricardo, Texas to Natividad and Maria Martinez. He married Tomasita Vecchio on December 21, 1954.
Martinez served his country in the Korean War as a tank commander from 1952-1954, ending his time in service as a Staff Sergeant. He then worked for VT Collins for many years until retirement.
Carmen was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Martinez is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Tomasita V. Martinez of Kingsville; sister Rosa M. Obregon of Ricardo; daughter, Rita M. Allen of Kingsville; daughter, Viola (Jesse) Perez of Kingsville; son, Carmen H. Martinez Jr. (Norma C.) of Kingsville; daughter, Vickie (Randy) Randolph of Oklahoma and Daniel R. (Hilda) Martinez of Big Spring, Texas; 18 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Annabelle (Michael) Garza.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at the Turcotte-Piper Mortuary Chapel, Kingsville. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. at the Turcotte-Piper Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Kingsville at Resthaven Cemetery.
Services are entrusted to Turcotte-Piper Mortuary, 205 General Cavazos Blvd., Kingsville, Texas

Visitation

TurcottePiper Mortuary Chapel
205 General Cavazos Blvd.
Kingsville, TX  78363
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Service

Rosary

TurcottePiper Mortuary Chapel
205 General Cavazos Blvd.
Kingsville, TX  78363
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
7:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

St. Josephs Catholic Church
1400 Brookshire Dr.
Kingsville, TX  78363
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

Resthaven Cemetery
1114 West Trant Road
Kingsville, TX  78363