Obituaries:  Gilbert Martinez, Jr., Sabine Parish       M-635
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Jun 12, 1996
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net




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Gilbert Martinez, Jr. (Photo)

  Funeral services, (Mass), for Gilbert Martinez Jr., 81, of
Zwolle, were held Saturday, June 8, 1996, at St. Joseph's
Catholic Church, at 11 a.m. Interment was at St. Joseph's
Cemetery, with Father Danny Walsh officiating.

  Mr. Martinez passed away Thursday, June 6, at Willis-Knighton
Hospital in Shreveport, during open heart surgery.

  He was born May 2, 1915, in Zwolle, to the late Gilbert Sr. and
Gertrude (Sepulvado) Martinez.

  He was baptized May 30, 1915, beginning his lifetime membership
to St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He organized five usher
committees, and headed them for ten years. He was a 3rd degree
member of the Knights of Columbus.

  On Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1938, Mr. Martinez married
Willie May Martinez. They enjoyed 57 wonderful years of marriage.

  Mr. Martinez was a veteran of World War II, serving in France
and Germany, as a medical assistant. He retired from Willamette
Industries, after 38 years of service.

  He always had a light hearted way of facing life, always with a
smile or joke to help lighten everyone's burdens. His
grandchildren say he was a fun grandpa. He enjoyed a close
friendship with Gloria and John. John had just moved home, after
being away 22 years.

  He is preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Martinez; three
sons, Joseph and Glenn Martinez, and Larry Aaron.

  He is survived by his wife, Willie Mae Martinez; one son, John
A. Martinez, both of Zwolle; one daughter, Gloria Sims of
Eustace, Tex.,; one brother, Homer Martinez of Zwolle; eight
grandchildren, Penelope Calhoun, Melanie Humphrey, Tammy Simpson,
Kelly Blea, Corina Martinez, Laura Simpson, John Allen Martinez
Jr., Glenn P. Martinez; one great grandchild, Adam C. Simpson;
and a host of nieces and nephews.

  Pallbearers were Ronnie Remedies, Louis Meyers, Harold Anderson,
Jackie Craig, David Garcie, Ronnie Brandon, Jerry Ezernack, and
Glenn Ebarb.

  Honorary pallbearers and ushers consisted of the Usher
Committees, and Knights of Columbus, under the direction of Bill
Anslinger.