Otilia (Tillie) Anzaldua Martinez, 84, of Clute, TX passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019. She was born on October 11, 1935, in Cuero, TX to Lorenzo and Guadalupe Anzaldua. Tillie married Ernesto Martinez on July 22, 1956.
Tillie owned El Zarape in Brazoria, TX for 19 years. She also worked for BISD for 6 years and managed Dairy Bar and Payless for many years. She had 19 brothers and sisters. She is survived by 2 brothers, Aaron Anzaldua and Fidencio Anzaldua. She has 3 daughters, Diana Dean, husband Steven Dean, daughter Teresa Pena, husband Victor Pena, daughter Norma Torres, husband Catarino Torres. Son Johnny Martinez. She also has 12 Grandchildren and 4 Great-Grandchildren.
Tillie was an extraordinary woman. Anywhere she went, everybody knew Mrs. Tillie. She was a strong willed lady. Nobody could tell her what to do. What Tillie says goes!!
Pallbearers are 7 grandsons, David Pena, Hunter Ward, Steven Dean Jr., Lane Dewesee, Devin Martinez, Brendan Martinez, and Colby Torres.
A Gathering to share memories will be held at Restwood Funeral Home on Thursday November 14, 2019 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, with a Rosary starting at 6:00pm.
The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Jeromes Catholic Church on Friday November 15, 2019 starting at 10:30am, followed by a graveside at Restwood Memorial Park.
