Tony was born in Ysleta, (El Paso County), Texas on January 15, 1950 to Ignacio and Rosa Berru Madrid.
He was raised in Fabens, Texas and graduated from Fabens High School. Tony attended and graduated from Sul Ross University in Alpine, Texas with a Bachelor of Science, Drivers Education, and Master of Education degrees. Tony’s first teaching job was in Alpine, Texas where he taught Elementary children and drove a school bus. Tony then moved to Midland in 1973 to work at MISD in Elementary Ed. Tony remained there until his retirement in 2017. Tony taught Driver’s Ed in Midland for over 40 years.
Tony met “BJ” Betty Jo Barrett while teaching at Pease Elementary and they married on July 17, 1977. Into their marriage they welcomed two energetic children; Cody and Corey.
Tony was a vivacious, energetic, mischievous man who loved to laugh and have a good time. He was a devoted husband to BJ for 42 years. He loved his family and neighbors.
Tony is survived by his wife, BJ Madrid, two children; son, Cody Barrett Berru Madrid (fiancé Amanda) of Sterling, City, Texas and son, Corey Barrett Berru Madrid of Midland, Texas and one awesome granddaughter, Sadie Zoe Madrid; brother, Ignacio “Shorty” Madrid, Jr. (Sophia); sisters, Amelia Anderson (Martin); Anna Goode (John); Rebeca Madrid; Lourdes Pittenger (George); Emma Jo Lackie (Devin); Lisa Madrid; sister-in-law, Alicia Madrid; nieces, nephews and many lifelong friends.
Tony is preceded in death by his parents, Ignacio Sr. & Rosa Madrid; sister, Maria Rellinger and brother, Benjamin Madrid.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Ellis Funeral Home, Midland, Texas with graveside service in Sterling City, Texas, Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Jim Noble of St. Luke’s UMC of San Angelo, officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Sterling County VFD P.O. Box 577, Sterling City, Texas 76951 or a charity of your choice.
Pallbearers will be Benny Madrid, Richard Madrid, Shawn Rellinger, David Rellinger, Nick Madrid, Shorty Radde, Tim F. Sanders, and Tomas Jose Sexton.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Billy Perez, Robert Diaz, Abel Abundez, George Lara, Rafael Hernandez, Michael Hardin, and KC Gore.
