Antonio G. Martinez

Martinez, Antonio G. 80, of Big Spring, died on Friday, July 7, 2000, in Big Spring. A rosary will be recited at 8:00 P.M., Sunday, July 9, 2000, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 4:00 PM Monday, July 10, 2000, at the St. Thomas Catholic Church with Rev. James Plagens, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow atMt. Olive Memorial Park. He was born on January 17, 1920 in Marfa, Texas and married Josefa Torres and she preceded him in death. Mr. Martinez was a longtime resident of Big Spring, and had worked for Texas & Pacific Railroad. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Survivors include: one daughter, Lupe Gutierrrez of Big Spring, four sons, Frank, Tony, and Felix Martinez all of Big Spring, and Richard Martinez of Laverne, California, 12 grandchildren, several greatgrandchildren, one sister, Carmen Corralez of Midland, three brothers, Frank Martinez of Midland, Pat Martinez of Big Spring, and Gilbert Martinez of Odessa. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.,