Juan Sifuentes Martinez passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24th, 2020 in his home with his wife of 67 years Refugia N. Martinez by his side. He was born on May 21st, 1934, in San Antonio to Refugio and Juanita S. Martinez. He was a glazier by trade and many of the buildings in downtown San Antonio are a representation of his skills. Juan made friends easily and continued his work relationships long after his retirement. He was quick to give advice and help others and for this reason was appreciated by his co-workers. Juan retired after 15 years of working at the San Antonio Convention center. Hard work and respect were the cornerstone of his life. He enjoyed painting and took pride in his work. He taught his family to work first then have fun. Anyone that had the pleasure of spending time with Juan knew that music was important in his life. Every weekend he continued to work hard in his home so that he could enjoy his nights with his wife and family. Juan is survived by his wife Refugia Nava Martinez; brother, Pete Martinez, children: Janie Guadalupe Sanchez, Mary Guadalupe Piña, Juan Martinez Jr., Isabel Tate, Cynthia Ipina. His grandchildren: Tracie Solis, Thomas Sanchez, Juan Martinez III, Sylvia Martinez, Angie Langoria, Mark Sanchez, Michael Allen Piña, Christopher Allen Piña, Juan Ipina Jr., numerous great and great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. The family would like to thank Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care for going above and beyond in their comforting guidance and services.

God saw he was getting tired and a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around him and whispered "come with me".
With tear filled eyes we watched him suffer and fade away.
Although we loved him deeply we could not make him stay.
A golden heart stopped beating. Hard working hands put to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best.

Castillo Mission Funeral Home
Friday, October 9, 2020 3pm- 7:30pm
The Holy Rosary 6 pm
Saturday, October 10 depart at 9am
Mass Sacred Heart Catholic Church 9:30
Interment San Fernando Cemetery II 10:45 am.