The Bee-Picayune, Newspaper of Beeville, Texas
Isabel “Chavez” Martinez, 91, died on Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, in Beeville.
Mr. Martinez was born on Sept. 17, 1912, in Clareville, to Joe Martinez and Florinda Soliz. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as one daughter, Janie Martinez Rivas, and Cosme Martinez.
Mr. Martinez was a retired plumber and enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Manuela Diaz Martinez of Beeville; two daughters, Rosalinda (Robert) McKenzie of Arkansas and Mary A. Peña of Corpus Christi; nine sons, Rene Martinez, Albert Martinez and Ysabel Martinez Jr., all of Beeville, Ricardo (Esmeralda) Martinez and Robert (Kathy) Martinez, both of Houston, Carlos (Minnie) Martinez and Raymond (Terry) Nunez, both of San Antonio, Amador Martinez of Dallas, and Ray (Sandy) Martinez of California; 35 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jose Martinez of Fort Worth and Rogelio Martinez of Beeville; and two sisters, Virginia Guajardo of Beeville and Maria Longoria of Sinton.
Rosary was recited on Saturday, Aug. 21, at Treviño Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Sunday at St. James Catholic Church with Father Balaswamy Pasala officiating. Burial followed in Our Lady of Victory Cemetery No. 2.
Pallbearers were Aaron Peña, Richard C. Peña, Jose Cantu, Gabriel Cantu, Mike Gallagher and Ysabel Martinez III.
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