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Reynaldo H. Martinez, born on September 19, 1941, completed his journey here on earth and is now at peace as of September 5, 2026.
Reynaldo is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Maria Martinez; his brother, Rogelio Martinez; and his sister, Aurelia Leal.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Elena Martinez; his children, Gilberto (Anabel) Martinez, Maria Martinez, Hilda (Martin) De La Fuente, Estella Martinez, Gloria Martinez, and Cindy (Hector) Bourbois; 21 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by four brothers: Ramiro, Roberto, Ruben and Richard; one sister: Oralia Castañeda.
Reynaldo will be remembered for his kind heart, hard work, and wicked sense of humor, which kept everyone laughing and made life a little brighter. His legacy of warmth, and devotion to his family will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday, September 11, 2026 at Rivera Funeral Home of McAllen. Interment will follow at 1:00 pm at Valley Memorial Gardens in Mission.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Daniel Ray Martinez, Roy Joshua Abrego, Aaron Ray Martinez, Martin De La Fuente Jr., Andrew James Bourbois and Ruben De La Rosa Jr.
Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rivera Funeral Home of McAllen.
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