Ramon A. “Tony” Martinez, 58, of Midland has gone to be with God on July 27, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Rosary services will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at 7:00PM at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel in Midland. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 1, 2016 at 10:00AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Midland. Burial will follow at Resthaven North Cemetery.Tony was born on September 25, 1957 to Elisa and Eloy Martinez in Lamesa, TX. He was the ninth born. At the age of fifteen he moved to Austin, TX. At the age of thirty three he met the love of his life Elizabeth Perez. They married on March 7, 1992. They welcomed their daughter, Rebecca Lynn Martinez on May 19. They later moved to Midland, TX, where he resided until death. Tony worked for Midland West Campus Hospital for eight years. He was a hard core Dallas Cowboys fan all through his life. He collected model cars with his daughter and enjoyed doing wood work. People would say when you were around him you could not help but laugh until you cried. He was a character. Tony was a big believer in family and spending time together.He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Martinez; daughter, Rebecca L. Martinez of Midland, TX; brothers, John Martinez of Georgetown, TX; Fred Martinez and wife, Dora of Cedar Park, TX; Paul Martinez and wife, Janie of Midland, TX; Manuel Martinez and wife, Delia; Joe Luis Martinez; sister, Amelia Rodriguez of Lamesa, TX; sister, Virginia Torres and husband, Bobby of Toledo, Ohio. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.He is preceded in death by his parents, Elisa and Eloy, his oldest sister, Maria; his oldest brother, Eloy Jr.; and his baby sister, Sylvia.Pallbearers will be, Eugene Martinez, Joey Martinez, Fred Martinez, Jr., Jason Martinez, Marty Martinez, Jose Luis Martinez II, and Kevin Rodriguez.Honorary pallbearers will be, Jimmy Martinez, Randy Martinez, John Recio, Jacob Martinez, Keith Rodriguez, Kevin Dietrich and Tommy Anderson.The family would love to thank the staff on the 6th floor at Midland Memorial Hospital, Hospice, Dr. Vogel; Dr. Ansari, Dr. Chilka and Dr. Gafford.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,
