We are heartbroken to announce the death of Phillip George Martinez Jr. who passed away peacefully on July 10th, 2023 in El Paso, Texas at the age of 68. Phillip was a graduate of Austin High School (’74) and Texas A&M University (’79). He taught drafting and computer technologies for the El Paso Independent School District from 1979-2014. Phillip was the head football, basketball, and track coach at Morehead Middle School where he also taught drafting from 1980-1993. He then transitioned to teaching computer technologies at Franklin High School from 1993-2014. Phillip’s pride was in his work and he shared his passion for teaching with thousands of students and student-athletes over his 35 year career. He is survived by his wife Donna Martinez, his sons Arthur Valiant and Phillip Marston and his daughter in law Gabby Gardener-Marston and his grandchildren Jericho Dante Marston and Lilith Aristeia Marston. Phillip also leaves behind his step-mother Janna Magee, sister Clarissa Martinez, his brothers Larry and Rodney Martinez and his brother in law Charles Starr. His service will take place on Wednesday, July 19th from 5pm-8pm with rosary prayer at 6pm at Martin Funeral Home, located at 128 N. Resler Drive.
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