Maximiano Martinez Jr

Maximiano Martinez Jr, age 49 of Amarillo died February 19, 2026, at his home.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Angel Funeral Home, 2209 S. Arthur led by his family.

Maximiano was born on August 16, 1976, in Dimmitt to his parents, Maximiano Sr. and Lenora Martinez. He graduated from Tascosa High School in 1995. Before his health began to decline, Maximiano worked as a cook and chef at various restaurants throughout Amarillo, sharing his talent and love of food with many.

A devoted and unapologetic Dallas Cowboys fan, Maximiano remained eternally optimistic, often saying with a grin, “Well… maybe next year!” He also followed the Cubs, the Celtics, and enjoyed professional wrestling, rarely missing an opportunity to cheer on his teams. Win or lose, his loyalty never wavered.

As passionate as he was about sports, there was nothing Maximiano loved more than his family. They were his heart and his greatest joy. He especially adored his grandnieces and treasured every moment spent with them. He cherished time with family and friends, filling gatherings with laughter and warmth. Proudly declaring himself the “favorite” in the family, Maximiano had a wicked sense of humor that kept everyone smiling and ensured he would never be forgotten.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister Modesta.

Maximiano is survived by his two brothers, Lucio and Hector Martiniez, niece and nephew, Kinna and Brennan Frazzell; by his great nieces, Adalyne, Eleanor and Greylynn; and by many other loving family members and friends.