Fidencio “Danny” Martinez, 89, of Yorktown passed away Monday, March 3, 2025. “Danny”, as he was known by many friends in the community, was born on November 3, 1935, in Yorktown to P. A. and Lillie Mata Martinez.
Danny was a quiet strength and a tireless worker who was determined to provide for his family while indirectly showing his love and desire to give his family a fine life. His family meant more to him than anything in the world. He was unendingly proud of each one of his family members and he always did his best to support them all in their endeavors.
Anyone who knew Danny knew that he was a most loving father and husband that a family could ask for in life. Danny remained passionate about his career in the military while overseas in his early years, his life-long profession as a certified welder/boilermaker building water towers throughout the United States and applying his skills as a welder in the oil patch in South Texas and the Gulf. In his later years, he continued honing his skills, re-creating his mother’s homemade tamales for many of her established patrons in Yorktown.
He was defined not by his words but by his actions. His knowledge and guidance were the foundation of his family. He was kind, considerate and respectful to whomever came to meet him. He remained committed to doing things the right way the first time.
He is survived by his wife, Lupe F. Martinez, his children Bryan (Susan) Martinez of Edinburg, TX; Belinda (Sammy) Flores of Victoria, TX; and Cindy (Scott) Cowin of San Antonio, TX. He is also survived by his grandchildren Candace (John) DeClet, Frederick “Rico” (Mikayela) Lerma, Lucas Martinez, Eli Martinez, and great grandchildren Christopher DeClet, Sophie DeClet, Jude Lerma, Luke Lerma and Everett Lerma. He is also survived by loving sisters, Rebecca Montoya of Pleasanton, Rachael Robinson of Yorktown, and Rosie Bolenbuacher of San Antonio.
Visitation will commence at 5 pm to 7 pm on Sunday, March 9, 2025, with a rosary at 7 pm at Massey Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will commence at 10 am on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John DeClet, Scott Cowin, Sammy Flores, Frederick “Rico” Lerma, Lucas Martinez and Eli Martinez. Honorary pallbearers are Joe Flores Jr., Jerry Flores, Pete Flores and Christopher DeClet.
Memorials may be given to Yorktown EMS.
You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.masseyfh.com
Arrangements by Massey Funeral Home, Yorktown, Texas 361-564-2900.
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