Martinez-Soliz, Juan Manuel
Juan Manuel Martinez-Soliz, Loving husband for 40 years to Maria (Rojas) Martinez, passed away suddenly at Saint David’s Hospital in South Austin on Christmas evening, Sunday December 25, 2016. He was 62 years old.
Juan was born to Macedonio and Dora Ofelia (Soliz) Martinez in Anahuac, Mexico on September 9, 1954. He married the love of his life, Maria Rojas in Laredo, Texas. Together they set forth in beginning a new life. Juan was the protector of his family and the best dad ever. He put his family first, dedicating every available moment to them. Juan was lovable and helpful. He would go out of his way to help anyway that he could. Juan loved to make new friends, gamble the slot machines and play the lottery. He was a custodian for Hays County School District. He also had a penchant for selling cars. Juan’s whole family is in the car business. He sold cars, as well as his brothers, father, sons and grandsons. Juan also worked in the tire business, selling and fixing tires, always lending help to whoever needed it. Juan was preceded in death by his son Juan Manuel Martinez in April of 2003. He was also predeceased by his parents, his sisters Adela Pineda, Candelaria Martinez and his brother David Martinez.
Juan is survived by his devoted wife Maria, their children; Daniel Martinez, Rosalinda Chavez and her husband Alex; his grandchildren; Andres, Adrian, Juan, Alex Jr., Samantha and Aiden and one great-grandchild; Adrian Noel. He will also be missed by his siblings; Jose Martinez, Gabriel Martinez, Pedro Martinez, Martin Martinez, Linda Torres and Irma de Castillo.
Friends and family are invited to Harrell Funeral Home 1715 Kirby, in Kyle Texas on Thursday, December 29, 2016 from 4 to 9 p.m. for a time of visitation and a 7:00pm rosary service. Please join Juan’s family to celebrate mass at his funeral on Friday, December 30th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at San Marcos City Cemetery.
Please visit www.Harrellfuneralhomes.com to share a fond memory, photograph, or condolence with Juan’s family on his On-line memorial site.
Funeral assistance provided by Harrell Funeral Home 1715 Kirby Lane, Kyle, TX 78640 (512) 268-8200
