Dates
Feb 02, 1958
Feb 24, 2016
Virginia L. Martinez, 58, of Midland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016.Rosary service is at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Johnson's Funeral Home chapel. Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Johnson's Funeral Home chapel with Fr. Joey Faylona of St. Mary's Catholic Church officiating.Virginia was well-known for her tamales. She was known as the "Tamale Lady" in Midland and Odessa.Virginia was preceded in death by her father, J. O. Martinez; and two brothers, Billy Martinez and Danny Martinez.Survivors include her mother, Clara Martinez; children Antonio Jose Gonzales, Myra Jessica Martinez, Linda Darlene Hulsey and Evelyn Eulalia Hernandez; grandchildren Chantae Ann Arredondo, Brian Anthony Morales, Adrianna Adilene Hernandez, Iris BryAnna Morales, Adrian Angel Hernandez, Daniel Edward McClure, Gerardo Gabriel Jasso, Antonio Gonzales, Virginia Valeria Jasso, Layla Shaye Miles, Bernadette Gonzales, Hailey Justine Morales, Isabella Gonzales and Diamond Danielle Urquidez; siblings Linda Martinez Salas, Billy Martinez, Joel Martinez, Priscilla Martinez, Daniel Martinez, Gilbert Martinez and Claudelia Martinez; and two great-grandchildren.