Ramon Gloria Martinez

He is preceded in death by his parents Jesus Martinez and Juana Gloria, brother Claudio Martinez, son Jose Angel, granddaughters Josephina and Ava.

Ramon is survived by his wife Elvira DeLeon Martinez, his sister Virginia Martinez-Paz, and his children: Elidia and husband Adrian Gallardo, Rosa, Ramon Jr. and wife Natalia Cadenas, Olga, Jaime and wife Dacia Slagle, and Olivia and husband Juan Velazquez; four grandchildren Joseph, Julia, Angel Aracely, Marcelino, and several nieces and nephews.

Ramon was born on September 5, 1936 in Morelos, Coahuila, Mexico. He was a kind and gentle man, who was loved by his family.

He was a wonderful and devoted father to his seven children and a loving Grandpa to his grandchildren. Ramon immigrated to the US in 1961.

He worked as a rancher and farmer throughout west Texas. Ramon married the love of his life Elvira DeLeon on October 13, 1963. During their 56 years of marriage they lived in Sanderson, Midkiff, and Midland, TX.

Once he retired, he spent his time improving his homestead, gardening, and taking care of his family.

He will be remembered by his family for his jokes, his singing voice, and his ability to see the best in all people.

He will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.