Rodrigo P Martinez Jr. 63, died Monday April 29, 2024 at St Catherine Hospital surrounded by his family. They said goodbye to him and lifted his soul in prayer as he prepared to meet his Redeemer. He was born March 24, 1961 in Brownsville Texas the son of Rodrigo C. & Adela (Palomarez) Martinez Sr.
Jr. lived his early life in Texas where the family farmed before they moved to Holcomb in 1981. He was very intuitive and incredibly funny. His pranks were always surprising and often caught family members off guard. Jr.’s Catholic faith was an essential part of his life. He attended Mass and funerals regularly with his parents. He enjoyed trips to Walmart, parties with piñatas, holding babies and the company of family. Even though he was intellectually disabled, he accomplished much and touched many lives. He loved deeply and much of that was devoted to his many nieces and nephews. His presence and experience of life taught our family valuable lessons about unconditional love, patience, and resilience.
Survivors include his Mother-Adela P. Martinez; Siblings-Jose Ignacio Martinez, Rupert Martinez, Sylvia Martinez, Rosemary Erives, Maggie Arias, Maria Isabel Sanchez, Moses Martinez, Stella Martinez-Bejar, & Sam Martinez & Numerous Nieces and Nephews. He was greeted in Heaven by his Father-Rodrigo Martinez Sr.
Visitation will be held 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Wednesday May 1, 2024 at Garnand Funeral Home followed by a Rosary at 6:00 pm at St Mary Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 am Thursday May 2, 2024 also at St Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Jacob Schneider as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the Rodrigo P. Memorial Fund or St Mary Catholic Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home 412 N 7th Street, Garden City KS. 620-276-3219