Octavia V. Martinez Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Octavia V. Martinez (Laredo, Texas), who passed away on August 12, 2021 at the age of 89. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Octavia V. Martinez to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Enrique Valdez and Angelina Vela; her husband Alejandro A. Martinez Sr.; and her siblings, Ricardo, Valentin, Enrique, Eliseo, Jose Alberto, Jose Heriberto, Aurora Valdez and Olivia.

She is survived by: her children, Griselda Zapata (Arnulfo), Josefa Piña (Juan Manuel) and Alejandro "Alex" A. Martinez Jr. (Carla); her grandchildren, Ramiro Paez III (Cynthia), Grizelda Guzman (Richard), Arnulfo Zapata Jr., Angelina Piña, Azucena Garza (Ruben) and Alejandro A. Martinez III; and her great grandchildren, Rochelle, Ramiro IV, Andria Paez, Samantha Martinez, Vanessa, Adrian Guzman, Brandon, Andruw, Damon Herrera, Ryan and Erick Garza. She is also survived by many nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

The family asks, due to COVID-19, that everyone remain with social distancing in mind, wear a mask and refrain from hugging and shaking hands.