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Israel M. Martinez
Israel Moreno Martinez, 77, of Sabinal died on Oct. 19, 2023, at his residence.
He was born on April 14, 1946, in Edcouch-Elsa to Ofelia (Moreno) Mauro Martinez.
He married Alma Lopez in Sabinal on Aug. 16, 1975.
He is survived by his wife, of Sabinal; daughter, Sarah Martinez of Sabinal; son, Aaron Martinez and wife, Nancy, of Uvalde; two brothers, David Martinez of McAllen and Jose Martinez of Elsa; granddaughter, Juliette Martinez of Sabinal; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Noe Martinez; and two sisters, Ersela Garcia and Lydia Flores.
Visitation took place on Oct. 23 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal. A funeral service was held on Oct. 24 at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Sabinal, and interment followed at Sabinal Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Aaron Martinez, David Martinez, Jose Martinez Jr., Leonard Rodriguez, Andres Guevara Jr., and Johnny Sandoval Jr.
