Abel Martinez, Sr.

Abel Martinez, Sr., 77, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois. Abel was born on April 2, 1948 to Navidad and Trinidad (Mendez) Martinez in Lytle, Texas. On January 23, 1970, he married Belen Peredo in Rochelle, IL.

Abel enjoyed a good cup of coffee in the morning while reading the newspaper. He was a coin collector, an avid Cub fan and was always available to help out family and friends. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Abel Martinez, Jr. and two brothers: Jesse Zapata and Aldolf Castro.

Abel is survived by his wife, Belen of Rochelle; daughter, Maria (Mike) Albers of Black Earth, WI; two brothers: Joe Martinez and Alex Carillo; sister, Yolanda Sanchez all three of Natalia, TX; four grandchildren: Jessica (Nate) Timm, Cole (Suzi) Albers, Noah Albers and Sam Martinez and three great grandchildren: Cole, Jr., Walker and Millie.

The visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. 6th St., Rochelle with a Rosary Service at 7:00. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, December 11 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 236 Kelley Drive, Rochelle with Father Jesus Dominguez officiating. Burial will follow the service at St. Patrick Cemetery in Rochelle. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.