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Samuel T. Martinez (Sammy), beloved father, grandfather, uncle and brother passed away on June 22, 2025 at the age of 74. To those that knew him most, he was called Sambo.
Born in Sonora, Tx in 1950 he was known for his sarcasm sense of humor and was always a phone call away when needed to lend a helping hand and he was always putting his two cents in even when it wasn’t called upon. Although he disliked the colder weather he knew it meant football season was upon us and looked forward to watching the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed spending time with his family and could never turn down a cold Bud Light.
He is survived by the mother of his children Lupe Martinez, daughters Vanessa Martinez and Jeanette Martinez, granddaughters Elliana Rodriguez and Alina Moreno, son Christopher and wife Jennifer Martinez and their three children Christopher J. Martinez, Jesiah Martinez and Jasmine Martinez, brother Ramiro Martinez and sister JoAnn Gamez. Grandsons also include John Felan, Christian Guerrero, Daniel Martinez, and Jaedon Adame and one great grandson. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Accompanying him for the last 8 years was Becky Martinez of San Angelo.
Preceding him in death are his parents Cesario and Elfida Martinez, daughters Rachel, Liliana and Michell Martinez and favorite brother in law Mario Gamez.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church following graveside services at Sonora Cemetary. Pallbearers will be Christopher Martinez, Christopher J. Martinez, Jesiah Martinez, Francisco Perez, and James Rodriguez.
The family would like to express their gratitude towards those who have offered their condolences during this difficult time.
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