Mario S Martinez passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, in El Paso, TX. He was born on July 01, 1942, in Zacatecas, Mexico, to Miguel Martinez Telles and Maria Santos Serrano Martinez. Mario was a hard worker throughout his whole life; he worked multiple jobs throughout the span of his life, from shining soldiers’ shoes to working as a server and working in the agricultural field. He was a man of many skills. Mario was a great man, always lending a hand to anyone in need. Mario will be remembered by many close family and friends. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Bonifacia Zaragosa Martinez, and their kids, Mario A Serrano, Miguel A Martinez, Teresa Chariez, Julio Martinez, and sisters Maria F Martinez and Elisa Martinez. He is survived by his twin sister Leonor Martinez and brother Jamie Martinez. His son, Ricardo Martinez and Ricardo Wendell. As well as 13 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, 5:00-8:00 PM, at Sunset Funeral Home, 4631 Hondo Pass. Rosary will be at 7:00 PM. A funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 21, 2026, at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1118 N. Mesa St., El Paso, TX 79902. Burial Service following Mass at Memory Gardens of the Valley, 4900 McNutt Rd, Santa Teresa, NM 88008
Posted online on August 15, 2026
Published in El Paso Times