Steven Andrew “Steve” Martinez
Steven Andrew “Steve” Martinez, 74, of Beaumont, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. He was born July 22, 1949, in Gonzales, to Evangelina Mendez Martinez and Gilbert Castro Martinez. Steve was a United States Navy veteran and worked as a mechanic for many years at Jack’s Tire Service in Beaumont.
He is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Olivia Martinez; daughter, Kara Perez and her husband, Javier; son, Steven Anthony Martinez; daughter, Leilani Martinez and her significant other, Dakota Alfaro, all of Beaumont; brother, Ruben Martinez and his wife, Linda, of Midlothian; sister, Peggy Perez and her husband, Albert, Sr., of Lampasas; brothers, Elroy Martinez and his wife, Frances, of Belton; Jesse Martinez and his wife, Rose, of Sherman; sister, Mary Grace Sanchez and her husband, Gilbert, of Killeen; grandchildren, Javier Perez-Martinez; Mila Perez-Martinez; great-granddaughter, Allaia Alfaro; son, Victor Martinez and his significant other, Jeanette Rodriguez, of Taylor; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members.
Steve is preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Martinez; mother, Evangelina Martinez; brothers, Gilbert Martinez, Jr.; Johnny Martinez; nephew, Jesse Martinez, Jr.; brothers-in-law, Alfredo Ybarra, Sr. and David Dominguez; sisters-in-law, Beatriz Espinoza and Mary Dominguez; and cousin, Elda Resendez.
Memorial contributions can be made to Attn: Gift Processing at National Kidney Foundation HQ, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, New York 10016 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 28105.
A gathering of Mr. Martinez’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 5:30 p.m., Friday, September 22, 2023, at Broussard’s, 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont. His Funeral Mass will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 23, 2023, at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, 700 Jefferson Street, Beaumont. Mr. Martinez’s cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- September 22, 2023
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rosary
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- September 22, 2023
- 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Funeral Mass
St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica
- 700, Jefferson St, Beaumont, TX, 77701,
- September 23, 2023
- 1:00 pm
My heart aches ,
I love the wisdom he shared with me , when I used to cut his hair, he would always compliment my work, he used to tell me stories about him growing up in Gonzales tx,
I was so grateful one day he showed up to my hair salon with a sack full of grapefruits , not just a couple of grapefruits but maybe like 60 or even more , those were the most sweet grapefruits I ever tasted. Thank you for the unconditional love you always have for me and my mom.
Edwin Cruz and Mom Maria
Kara and Anthony I’m so sorry for your loss of your dad. Your family will be in my prayers.
Love you
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May all the great memories you shared together be a comfort when you are missing him. He is now in peace and probably in his heavenly body dancing a cumbia. Lol
I am thankful to have shared good memories with the family. The setx fair, flea market trips and going to dances all around Beaumont.
I know he loves his family very much. All I can say is that I am sure he will still be with you in spirit looking out for you. God’s peace and strength be with you. Much Love.
I worked with Steve at the tire store in 1975. He was a perfect gentleman—kind, polite, and good hearted. Sincere sympathy is offered to his friends and family during this hard time.
You will be greatly missed!