Martin Martinez Barrientez

Martin Martinez Barrientez

August 26th 1947- December 24th 2025

Martin “Marty” Martinez Barrientez, 78, of Ingleside, TX passed away on December 24 2025. He was raised by Ygnacio Martinez, Escolastica Muñiz Martinez, Manuela (Meme) Martinez and Miguel (Mike) Martinez who helped shape the man he became and instilled in him strong values rooted in family, hard work, and community. For a living, Martin started in construction as a framer and then worked at Ashland Carbon Black Plant. As a carpenter, he and his brothers built the home where he lived, a place filled with love, laughter and countless memories where family gathered throughout his life.

He had a deep love for photography, nature and caring for his chickens. A true family man, Martin’s greatest pride was his family. He was devoted to his wife, Julia Barrientez, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage, and had two wonderful sons. He cherished his loved ones, especially his granddaughters, and found his greatest joy in time spent together. He also had a heart for his community, which he connected through his photography and love for soccer, serving as a coach and mentor to many.

Martin is survived by his wife Julia Barrientez, his two sons David and Chris Barrientez; three granddaughters Dominique Aldape (Eric), Isabel Aldape (Jordan) and Alexandria Barrientez-Mendoza (Aaron); 2 great-grandchildren, Avery Gonzales and Noah Castellon; sister, Connie Authement; special niece, Sandra Nichols (Bob); and sister-in laws, Maria De Carmen, Juanita Barrientez and Estella Almazan.

He is preceded in death by his father Francisco (Pancho) Barrientez; mother Adelina Martinez Barrientez and Manuela (Meme) Martinez; uncle, Miguel (Mike) Martinez; and brothers Ygnacio Barrientez, Juan (Johnny) Barrientez, Manuel Barrientez and Francisco (Mingo) Barrientez.

Visitation will be held on January 3rd from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home, 2003 W Wheeler Ave, Aransas Pass, TX 78336.

Services will take place on January 4th beginning at 10:00 a.m. also at Charlie Marshall Funeral home followed by a burial at San Ignacio Cemetery in Ingleside, TX.