This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Martinez, Sardelich, Anguiano, Baker Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3414 Message Board Post: John S. Martinez Dec. 2, 1932 - August 11, 2005 John S. Martinez was born on the second day of December, 1932, to Juana and Prospero Martinez in Cuero, Texas, County of Dewitt, and died on August 11, 2005, at the Veterans Memorial Hospital. Sergeant John S. Martinez proudly served in the Armed Forces of the United States. He was stationed in Korea from 1953 through 1955. After an honorable discharge, he took residence in Bay City, Texas. He worked hard in the gas and oil field during his life and until his death. He was a familiar face loved and known by all. John was the proud father of two surviving daughters, Martha Belinda Sardelich and Melinda (Lynn) Anguiano. He was a loving grandfather to Anntasia, Zachary, Matthew and Seth Anguiano, and a great-grandfather to Summer Fern Baker. He loved children and was a step-parent to many children who entered his life. He is survived by: his wife, Minnie Martinez, and her entire family, including children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Pasqual (Packy) Martinez, Ben Martinez, Robert Martinez, Cecelio Martinez and Prospero Martinez Jr., including all extended family members. A memorial service is pending for John at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Bay City, Texas, the early week of August 15. Please confirm exact time and date. Bay City Tribune August 14, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas