Ricardo Perales Martinez Sr.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our father, Ricardo P. Martinez, 72 years old, on Friday, June 22, 2012. Ricardo was born on April 3, 1940 to Bartolo and Concepcion Martinez in Jimenez, Coah., Mexico. Dad was a hard worker at everything he did, if it was working as a rancher, in the oil field, or as a construction labor man, he did it all.

Ricardo is survived by his wife, Irene Avila Martinez, daughter Yolanda C. Martinez, sons Master Sergeant Ricardo Martinez, Jr., and wife DeDe, Roberto Martinez and wife Margie, and daughter Ruth Torres and husband Jason. Grandchildren include Corporal Roberto Martinez, Jr., and wife Laura, Victoria L. Martinez, Misael Torres, and Isaias Torres.

Ricardo was preceded in death by granddaughter, Clarissa Martinez.

The rosary will be recited on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 7 p.m. at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be on Monday, June 25, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Ricardo Martinez, Jr., Roberto Martinez, Roberto Martinez, Jr., Jason Torres, Misael Torres, and Isaias Torres.

Dios vio que el ya estaba cansado y remedio no habia, entonces el Senor puso sus brazos alrededor de el y le dijo al oido, "Ven conmigo." Con lagrimas en los ojos lo vimos sufrir y decaerse. Aunque nosotros lo amabamos tanto no pudimos hacer que el se quedara. Un corazon de oro dejo de palpitar. Sus manos cansadas al descanso. Dios rompio nuestros corazones para probarnos que el solo se lleva lo mejor