Nehemias Cuellar Martinez, 89, of Lubbock passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born on April 28, 1935, in Hamlin, Texas to Jose Alfredo and Ramona (Gonzales) Martinez. Nehemias met and married Guadalupe Guerrero, the love of his for over 70 years, they began dating in the early 1950's and were married on January 13, 1955. Together they had seven children and a wonderful ministry that grew over the years.

He was a self-taught man, learning to read, write and even play several different musical instruments on his own, he even played mariachi with his band, the Invaders, until he chose to devote more of his time to the ministry. During his musical career he played guitar with several talented musicians, including Linda Ronstadt, Freddy Finder, Little Joe, and Augustine Ramirez, just to name a few. During his musical career he was interviewed by the Texas Tech University history department for his contributions to the West Texas Music industry.

Nehemias was an active member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church where he was a part of the nursing home ministry, prayer meetings, jail ministry, youth detention home ministry, couple's ministry retreats. He led the church choirs for mass, weddings, quinceañera, funerals, rosaries, and other special occasions. He was also a member of the Guadalupano men's ministry. Nehemias was also a D.J. for the local Catholic Radio Station.

Those left to cherish his loving memory are his wife of almost 69 years, Guadalupe Martinez; children, Cecilia Martinez -Vasquez, Nehemias Martinez, Jr. and wife Rachel, Alfredo Martinez, Marcos Martinez and wife Cyndi and Lupe Martinez; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a host of extended family members. He will be missed by all that knew him.

Nehemias was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Alfredo and Ramona Martinez, son, Jesse Martinez and daughter, Victoria Torrez.

A memorial rosary will be recited on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 3111 Erskine St, Lubbock, Tx 79415. Cremation services are under the direction of House of Angels Funeral Home.

Please, continue to celebrate the life of Nehemias Martinez by visiting our website at houseofangelsfh.com.

The Martinez family would like to thank everyone for coming and supporting us in celebrating our father's legacy.

*We The Martinez family would like to extend our appreciation for House of Angels for their exceptional service and attentiveness to our family needs.