YOAKUM: Edwin Martinez, age 94, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was born June 27, 1930, in Shiner to Edward and Gorgonia Galindo Martinez.
He worked for Coca Cola and Yoakum Packing Company and was a Catholic. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea. He was a member of the V.F.W. and Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed tending to his cattle, going to the casino in Louisiana, playing cards and dominos.
Survivors: wife, Mary G. Moreno Martinez; daughter, Diana Martinez; son, David R. Martinez; his furry 4-pawed friends, Buddy, Jerry and Renter.
Preceded in death by parents, sister, Mollie Rodriguez and a brother, Julius Martinez
Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating. Entombment at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum.
Pallbearers: Ron Moreno, James Buenteo, Enrique Avalos, Dennis Moreno, Joel Rodriguez and Anthony Gomez.
Memorial contributions may be given to the donor’s choice.
Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home 361-293-5656.