Ernesto Martinez

January 1, 1900 - August 16, 2002

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St Thomas Catholic Church

Monday 8/19, 10:30 am

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

Monday 8/19, 7:00 pm

Ernesto Martinez, Sr., 79, of Stanton, died on Friday, August 16, 2002 in a Stanton hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Monday, August 19, 2002 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. George Thiramangalum, officiating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. He was born on November 7, 1922 in Brownsville, Texas and married Melida Rosa on May 15, 1950 in Roma, Texas. She preceded him in death on June 6, 1997. Mr. Martinez was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He enjoyed life and loved spending time with his family. Survivors include four sons, Ernesto Martinez, Jr. of Presidio, Arnulfo Martinez of Stanton, Alberto Martinez of Roma and Carlos Martinez of Stanton; six daughters, Raquel Gonzalez of Hebronville, Eva Montez, and Rosa Moreno both of Stanton, Esmeralda Martinez of Midland, Ermelinda Noland of Morrilton, Arkansas and Ernestina Penney of Uvalde; one sister, Elida Rosa of Odom; twenty seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by one grandson. The family suggests memorials made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, P. O. Box 846, Stanton, Texas 79782. A vigil will be held Sunday, August 18, 2002 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home.,