Leonard Martinez, Jr. Lubbock, Texas Obituary

Leonard Martinez, Jr.

<p>Leonard Martinez, Jr. was born in Lubbock TX on November 9th, 1963. He passed away September 7, 2021, at the age of 57. Leonard was an excellent student and graduated from Monterey High School in 1982.&nbsp; He loved his family dearly, and enjoyed family get togethers and barbecues. He had many close friends and loved them all like family as well. He enjoyed going out, playing music, and just &lsquo;having fun&rsquo; with all his loved ones. Leonard was a huge animal lover and throughout his lifetime he had many pets, which included dogs, ducks, rabbits, and a very, very special cat named Emily. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.&nbsp;</p> <p>Those left to cherish his memory are his brother Rick (Elizabeth) Martinez, sisters Beckie M. Garcia and Terry Martinez, nephews Ricky (Kat) Martinez, Jr., Aaron Garcia, and niece Andrea M. (Jeremiah) Moreno, along with great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Leonardo Martinez and his beloved mother Leonides &lsquo;Nena&rsquo; Martinez.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you in advance to the pallbearers: Rick Martinez, Joe Vallejo, Mitch Maxson, Troy Maxson, John Slyker and John Kernaghan.&nbsp; Honorary pallbearers are Ricky Martinez, Jr., Aaron Garcia, Jeremiah Moreno and Ethan Martinez.&nbsp;</p> <p>Viewing will be held Friday, September 17 at 9:00 a.m. and a Celebration of Life will begin at 12:00 p.m., at Guajardo Funeral Chapels. After the celebration, graveside services and internment will follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park in Woodrow, TX.&nbsp; Please join the family for a meal at Our Lady of Grace Hall in Lubbock at 2 p.m.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
November 9, 1963 - September 7, 202111/09/196309/07/2021
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Cyndy Santos & Dora Angulo
September 15, 2021
Our deepest condolences for your family. We are so sadden by the loss of Leonard and how this must be a very difficult time. Just know your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
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Tameeria Simmons
September 15, 2021
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts
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Irene and Ronnie Moreno
September 15, 2021
Our deepest condolences to the Martinez family.
Eternal rest grant unto him.
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September 15, 2021
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Love, Pat, Belynda, Alyxis and Andrea Ortiz
September 15, 2021
Remembering you and Leonard in our minds and in our hearts
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Joe & Linda Vallejo & family
September 14, 2021
Our condolences to Leonard's family and you are in our prayers. May Leonard rest in peace. We will miss you cuz!!
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Ricardo Martinez
September 14, 2021
TO A GREAT BROTHER! YOU ARE ALREADY MISSED BUT WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN HEAVEN AND HAPPY WITH THE RRST OF THE FAMILY! PEACE AND LOVE MY BROTHER!
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Elizabeth Martinez
September 14, 2021
We will miss you Leonard. We know you will be with your beautiful mother in Heaven.
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The staff at Guajardo Funeral Chapels
September 14, 2021
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Leonard. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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