Aurelio Martinez

November 10, 1953 - June 20, 2020

Aurelio Martinez Martinez long time resident of Corsicana, TX died unexpectedly on June 20, 2020 surrounded by love. Born November 1953 in Nuevo Laredo, MX to Aurelio Martinez and Maria Martinez. Aurelio married in 1975 and together moved to Navarro County in 1984. Aurelio was a stubborn hardworking man that always gave 100% into everything he did. Relaxing and not doing anything was definitely not his thing. Aurelio enjoyed grilling, making hot salsas, listening to music and working on his vehicles. His exemplary life inspires us to love deeply, serve others, work hard but most of all live fully. Aurelio was a loving father, grandfather but also an amazing friend. Aurelio will be greatly missed, he touched many lives with his funny jokes and crazy pranks, that smile he had was contagious. Aurelio is survived by his 2 sons Aurelio Martinez IV and wife Lourdes, Ramiro Martinez and wife MaryChuy and his only daughter “Su Reyna” Mariela Martinez and her significant other Luis Francia. 5 grandsons, Armando Martinez, Stephen Martinez, Julian Martinez, Emilio Francia and Ramiro Martinez. 5 granddaughters Nadia Francia, Esmeralda Martinez, Naomi Francia, Estrella Martinez and Eliana Francia. 2 great grandchildren Ezra Martinez and Elena Martinez. 8 siblings Martha, Carlos, Arturo, Maria Martinez, Rosa Hernandez, Laura Ramirez, Faustino Garcia and Rocio Medina. Viewing will be available from 10:00am - 7:00pm Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Rosary will be held 7pm Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00am Friday, June 26, 2020 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Juan Carlos officiating.