FERNANDO MARTINEZ

Fernando Martinez, 78, of Lubbock, passed away Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in Lubbock. He was born June 10, 1945, to Alberto and Lidia Martinez in San Salvador, El Salvador. He married Carolina Martinez on Sept. 18, 1968, in Littlefield, TX.

Fernando enjoyed being surrounded by his friends and loved ones, especially if it was in his backyard BBQing for everyone. He was an avid 49’ers fan. He loved music.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 at Grace Chapel in Littlefield with Ray Cerna officiating. Interment will follow in Littlefield Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Aaron Sierra, Dylan Brown, Amando “Corky” Esquivel, John “BB” Mesa, Adrian Martinez, and Joseph Castillo. Arrangements are under the personal care of Hillcrest Funeral Home in

Littlefield, TX.