Diego Martinez, loving son of Olga Rubio, beloved brother of José Rubio and Kyla Rubio and adored grandson of Otilia Bejarano passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at his home in Branson at the age of 24.

Diego was born November 26, 1997 in Borger, Texas.  He moved with his family to Branson in 2013 from Texas.  Diego attended Branson High School where he played soccer and graduated in 2016.  He had worked in the retail and restaurant business as well as housekeeping, landscaping and construction.  He was a hard worker and had gained experience in many different trades.  Diego loved his family most of all especially visiting his grandmother Otilia in Hollister.  He was also a faithful friend and enjoyed time with his friends.

Diego was preceded in death by his father, Pablo Martinez and his best friend, Kaleb Hall.

Diego is survived by his mother, brother and sister of Branson; his grandmother of Hollister; uncle, Luis Grado (Juana Maria Grado) and cousins Joshua, Jeremy and Mia all of Branson; and uncle Germán Rubio (Ana Rubio) and cousins of San Antonio, Texas.

Memorial services will be Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory, Branson with interment in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson.