Aurelio “Chico” Martinez, Jr., 98, of Markham passed away August 6, 2020. He was born January 24, 1922 in Piedras Negras, Mexico to the late Aurelio Martinez, Sr. and Maria del Refugio Godina Martinez.
Chico came to Texas with his wife, 3 children and 2 suitcases. He lived for being a father, working as a cowboy and caring for his horses and cattle. He grew his family to 8 children and he enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren experience life. He was a well-known and respected cowboy in the area and was awarded the Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association Heritage Award in 2011 by his peers. After he retired, he continued to care for his cattle into his 80’s and then traded his cowboy boots for the TV remote and recliner.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Maria Ana Martinez, two sons Larry Martinez and Rene Martinez and two grandsons, Michael Martinez and Amir Martinez.
A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 AM. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Chico came to Texas with his wife, 3 children and 2 suitcases. He lived for being a father, working as a cowboy and caring for his horses and cattle. He grew his family to 8 children and he enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren experience life. He was a well-known and respected cowboy in the area and was awarded the Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association Heritage Award in 2011 by his peers. After he retired, he continued to care for his cattle into his 80’s and then traded his cowboy boots for the TV remote and recliner.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Maria Ana Martinez, two sons Larry Martinez and Rene Martinez and two grandsons, Michael Martinez and Amir Martinez.
A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 AM. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Aurelio “Chico” Martinez, Jr., 98, of Markham passed away August 6, 2020. He was born January 24, 1922 in Piedras Negras, Mexico to the late Aurelio Martinez, Sr. and Maria del Refugio Godina Martinez.
Chico came to Texas with his wife, 3 children and 2 suitcases. He lived for being a father, working as a cowboy and caring for his horses and cattle. He grew his family to 8 children and he enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren experience life. He was a well-known and respected cowboy in the area and was awarded the Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association Heritage Award in 2011 by his peers. After he retired, he continued to care for his cattle into his 80’s and then traded his cowboy boots for the TV remote and recliner.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Maria Ana Martinez, two sons Larry Martinez and Rene Martinez and two grandsons, Michael Martinez and Amir Martinez.
A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 AM. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Chico came to Texas with his wife, 3 children and 2 suitcases. He lived for being a father, working as a cowboy and caring for his horses and cattle. He grew his family to 8 children and he enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren experience life. He was a well-known and respected cowboy in the area and was awarded the Matagorda County Cattlemen’s Association Heritage Award in 2011 by his peers. After he retired, he continued to care for his cattle into his 80’s and then traded his cowboy boots for the TV remote and recliner.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Maria Ana Martinez, two sons Larry Martinez and Rene Martinez and two grandsons, Michael Martinez and Amir Martinez.
A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 AM. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.
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