Ernest Martinez

Birth date: Oct 25, 1958 Death date: Jun 2, 2026

With hearts full of both sorrow and joy, we announce the beautiful news that the Lord's servant, Ernest Martinez, has made the blessed journey home. What a joy it will be when he reunites with both his grandma Juanita Sanchez, and Read Obituary

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Mary C

4d ago

in honor of Ernest.

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:”
~ 2 Timothy 4:7

That you did Brother-in-law, that you did.
We love and miss you.
Mary Corona

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Celeste Martinez

5d ago

It's been....a month and 10 days since you went to Heaven.....it's been so lonely without you here. So many times this past week, I was reminded of you. Things as small as hearing a song that I remembered was playing in the background on the car ride back to Austin after everything happened. Or when I was ordering groceries, I was looking for a specific kind of sandwich meat and then I saw those Buddig 2 oz packs that you'd like to mix and match with. Or today when Micah was talking about his printer, I remember when you took me to go buy my printer and my laptop trying to get me the best deal and be informed about my decision. You always made sure that I had everything that I needed to be prepared in life. You tried to prepare me for years about your health....about this day eventually coming....but I never was able to have the conversation with you....I never wanted to even imagine you not being here. And now....here I am....with you not here and I don't feel prepped, prepared....ready? I don't even know the right word. I miss you so much daddy. It doesn't feel right with you not here. I rewatch the slide shows and the old videos I have and I try to imagine what it's like for you in Heaven....I can't wait to see you again one day. I miss you. I do love you daddy!
-Your Baby Girl

Nena Martinez

1w ago

in honor of Ernest.

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Nena Martinez

2w ago

Mi amor, mi corazon 😘 It has been a month today since we last had you with us, physically. But oh in so many things I see, or I remember, there you are still. You are with me still. Mi chiquito we love you and miss you extremely!! We talk about you with laughter and love. We will hold on to the comfort of the Holy Spirit, believing that one day we will all see each other again. Thank you amor for providing for your family and for giving of yourself to be that head of our household. Take care of our little baby and tell her all about her siblings and her nephews. And remember to give my mom and dad a huge hug from us. We love you mi amor. You are no more hurting, there's no more doctors, no more medications. You're MADE NEW!! Love, love and so much love from your corazon, your kids, and grandsons!! 💙🙏🏼😘

Celeste Martinez

4w ago

Happy Daddy's Day! Today has been so hard....I talked a lot about you at church. I feel like a broken record just endlessly telling stories about you and reliving memories. I keep thinking about that movie "Ernest and Celestine"...how in the end, Ernest tells Celestine that when she's done telling their story that they'll make new stories....I just want more stories with you. 35 years wasn't enough for me. I keep telling Aaron about you.....You'd be so proud of him! Each time I've cried, he notices, gives me a hug, and has even brought me a tissue! He's learning so much about empathy this past month and it's showing! I can't say it enough....I just miss you....You've been the best daddy a girl could ask for! I'm still fighting. I'm still bobbing and weaving. I'm still training. I do loves you Daddy! Happy Heavenly Father's Day!
Love,
Your Girly Wirly Poo

Nena Martinez

4w ago

Mi amor .... Gosh I miss you every single day. Every moment. Everytime I am reminded of a memory. I see you in certain places you liked to sit, or do the bills. One of my brothers said to me, that even though you are not here, we are still ONE. You are still with me. Mi amor, you and I were a team that not many people understand. As humorously opposite as we were, you and I understood each other perfectly. The Lord is so amazing in His ways. Not many people know that you had prayed for someone that was opposite of you. Well....the Lord put us in each other's path and the rest is blessed history. E did however have the most important things IN COMMON. And that was family and God. Our kids and our grandsons meant the world to you. In your infinite and many times hilarious wisdom, you did your best to give them the best advice, memories and love. Oh amor, I know they will forever carry that with them. I can only pray that you witnessed how amazing your kids stepped up and on your behalf took care of the funeral and of me. Amor....I know I'm going to break several times thinking of you....but I promise you, our kids and our kiddos that I will pick myself up each time. You told me if something happened, you needed me to be strong and stay focused and take care of myself. I will. I won't let you nor our family down. I will Lean on the Lord for strength, understanding and peace. You know, many people also didn't realize how well you knew the Word of God. Wow, I was so in awe when I'd hear you talk. I miss many things about you amor. But one thing for sure that I will miss is when we joined together randomly to PRAY. 🙏🏼 Such beautiful conversations we had with the Lord. Thank you for that. Thank you. But I know, because we are ONE....that you will still be with me, joined together .....when I sit and pray. I love you amor with a love that is so hard to explain. Mi corazon, mi amor, mi chiquito....mi honey. The next time I see you, you will be with the blessing of a restored body made new! Praise God, thank You Jesus! Te amo, te amo, te amo!!! 💙💙💙😘

Celeste Martinez

5w ago

Daddy,
Sunday was our day…
Every Sunday for years….this is our day…and this is my Sunday…without you here. “Is it breakfast time??” You’d call out every Sunday and I’d run from my room to say “It’s breakfast time daddy!” Like clockwork. This has been the most difficult month of my life. The world doesn’t feel right. It feels empty and I feel the weight of your absence. Im trying so hard to make you proud and to be strong. To live life like a boxing match and fight when issues knock me down….daddy, the fight in me feels like it’s all but gone in these past few days. But deep down, I know that’s not true. You instilled so much fight, confidence, strength, and courage into me that I know it’s just not in my nature to stop moving forward in life. I miss you so much….i just can’t believe you’re not a phone call away anymore. You won’t walk through the front door. I won’t see your name pop up on my phone. How do I get through that?… My strength as well as my tears, come in waves. I do love you so much Daddy! I’m not going to give up. I’m going to make you proud!
Love,
Your Baby Girl

Ephrain Silva

5w ago

My brother. I loved you always. I will love you always. Ephrain Silva

Sandra Aguilar

5w ago

Ernest, you were never an in-law to this family; you are our brother. Your huge personality and humor come second only to the love and dedication you had for Dianne and the family you two created. Your kids and your grandkids will be your legacy, and through them, you will live on forever. Thank you for loving and taking such good care of my sister.
You are now in the arms of our Lord and Savior, and we will all be reunited someday. Until then, rest easy and know we got it from here. We will take care of your little family for you.
-Sandra Lus Aguilar

Emily Corona

5w ago

in honor of Ernest.

Dear Uncle Ernest,

Thank you for being an amazing Godfather. I’m so blessed that it was you because there was literally never a dull moment. You always had a joke to tell or good advice to give when things were hard. I know there would be times when we wouldn’t see each other for a while, but as soon as we did, it felt like no time had passed. You and my dad had such a similar sense of humor, and that humor was loud lol. You were always there to help in any way you could with everything, and I am really going to miss talking and joking around with you. I’ll forever love and miss you, rest in peace.

Love, Your Goddaughter

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South Park Funeral Home and Crematory

1310 North Main Street, Pearland TX 77581

(281) 509-9228

Nena Martinez

4w ago

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