Final Salute

Martin DeLeon Florez, 66, passed away on March 26, 2024 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on October 1, 1957, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to parents Martin and Maria (DeLeon) Florez.

Martin is survived by his three children: Tess (Florez) Harmon, Katrina Florez, and Martin Florez; his grandchildren: Colton Kemp, Zoe Florez-Robinson, Zech Florez, Bella Harmon, and Sage Harmon; his great grandchildren: Jackson and Jude; his siblings: Lydia (Florez) Harris, Henry Florez, Norma (Florez) Bartenhagen, Kelly (Florez) Gwinn, and Sylvia (Florez) Milton; his nieces and nephews: Jason Harris, Lisa Harris, Jen Snyder, and Lee Thompson; and his brother- and sisters-in-law: Keith Bullock, Kristi (Bullock) Collins, and Jennifer (Bullock) Brown. Martin was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Loretta (Florez) Snyder; and niece, Alicia Harris.

Martin attended Mary Carroll High School and joined the Navy the summer after graduating. He traveled to and lived in many places during his career as a Navy Seabee. He spent several years stationed in Gulfport, Mississippi. While in the Navy, he served in several deployments where he was a critical member of each mission. After retiring honorably from the Navy, Martin enjoyed his second career as a truck driver.

After his second retirement, Martin again took to the roads with his travel trailer. He enjoyed visiting many people and places, including several National Parks and the places his fellow Seabees called home. Martin was an avid traveler, camper, and fisherman, and spent his childhood and early adulthood hunting with his father, friends, and family.

Services will be held at the VA National Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas, and will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who are able make a kind donation to the Wounded Warrior Project in Martin’s honor.