Jose Martinez
Age - 92
December 9, 2023
Dr. Hilario Trevino passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving morning, November 23, 2023 in San Antonio, TX at the age of 92.
He was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Higinio Trevino Espinosa and Carmen Martinez Gonzalez on November 10, 1931.
At Baptism he was given the name, Jose Guadalupe Hilario Trevino Martinez. Guadalupe for the 400-year anniversary of the appearance of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Hilario in tribute to his maternal grandfather, who had passed in April of that year.
He graduated from the Medical School at the University of Nuevo Leon in Monterrey, NL, Mexico. He completed his Residency at Quincy Hospital in Boston, MA. He later graduated from the Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX with a specialty/certificate in Orthopedic Surgery. He was Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and was a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He practiced medicine for over 50 years in both Mexico and the United States and was the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Santa Rosa Hospital (now Christus) in San Antonio, TX. He also practiced at the Downtown Baptist, Southeast Baptist, Southwest General and Lutheran hospitals. He is remembered for being a dedicated physician who put his patients first and was always willing to help other physicians. He remained active in his field into his 70's.
He was married to Elizabeth Stein Trevino, the mother of his children and love of his life, whom he met when he was a medical resident and she was a nurse in Massachusetts in 1953. They later divorced and he married his second wife, Dr. Linda Samuel of Austin, TX in 1983, now deceased.
Dr. Hilario Trevino is preceded in death by his mother and father, brother Higino/Charro and sisters Maria de Jesus/Cuata and Caridad/Caro; Granddaughter: Sara; Great-Grandchildren: Devaun and August.
He is survived by his first wife, Elizabeth S. Trevino; Siblings and (Spouses): Carmen/Titi, Ana Maria, Jaime (Maria Luisa), Jose de Jesus/Cuate (Blanquita), Antonio/Tono (Maria Luisa) ; Children and (Spouses): David, Noel (Ann-Marie), Eric (Cindy), Elisa (David Jones), Alan (Laura) and Tomas; Grandchildren and (Spouses): Daniel (Tatiana), Matthew, Jerre, Amee (Logan Kovacs), Rose, Taylor-Ann (Joshua Beltz), Michael, Jayme, Kimberly (Austin May), Johanna, Lauren and Christian; Great-Grandchildren: William, Liliana, Azure, Peyton, Kaden, Kendal, Gage, Kai, Milo, Elsie, Henry, Magdalen, Vincent and Salvatore. Numerous cousins, nephews and nieces, and many friends and colleagues.
In addition to his work, he loved to travel, had a fondness for history, got excited watching bull-fights or boxing, was partial to convertible cars, and had a deep appreciation for renaissance men like Leonardo DaVinci and Michaelangelo. Dr. Trevino was also an inventor, avid art collector, wrote poetry, composed music and sketched in his spare time. He even published a book of poems and recorded several collections of songs he wrote with the help of Daniel Monserrat and Trio Janitzio.
The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who helped care for our father; specifically; Jovi Fischer for her long time dedication to him; Dr. Joseph Marotta and Dr. John Campagna for their excellent medical care; The caregivers and nurses at Visiting Angels, Brookdale-Oakwell, Harbour Hospice, Acti-Kare and Parklane West for their compassionate and professional care.
Visitation begins at 10:45am, followed by a Rosary to be held at 11:30 am, then a Memorial Mass at Noon on Saturday, December 9th at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3919 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209.
Reception will be held at Sunset Memorial Park and Funeral Home 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio Tx, 78218 from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm.
Interment will be on Monday, December 11th at 10:00am at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 17501 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78266.
In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church or Sisters of Perpetual Adoration.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. sunsetfuneralhomesa. com for the Trevino family.Show more
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