Leonel Martinez, III

Leonel “Big Bossman” Martinez III, 49, passed away on July 26, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on June 23, 1976, in Harlingen, Texas to Leonel Martinez Jr. and Maria L. Martinez.

Leonel was a graduate of San Benito High School and was employed by Texas Made Inc for 30 years. He received the Best Dad and Grandpa Award. In his leisure time, Leonel enjoyed fishing, bowling, selling cars, fighting roosters, UFC, Boxing, mudding, and racing.

He is preceded in death by brother, Raul Martinez, his father, Leonel Martinez Jr.; his brother-in-law, Santiago Cruz, and his uncle, Naun Mendoza.

Leonel is survived by his mother, Maria L. Martinez; his children, Kayla Martinez, Katherine Martinez, Roxanne Hope Martinez, Laura Martinez, Stephanie Martinez, Jade Martinez; his grandchildren, Ezra Hardy Jr., Scarlett Faith Martinez, Ezaria Cavazos, Violet Lynn Alaniz, Bobby R. Cavazos, King Royce Alaniz, Marion Martinez, Romari Martinez; his siblings, Vanessa Cruz, Jose Martinez, Rodolfo Martinez.

The Martinez family will receive friends and family on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home. A prayer service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening.