Johnny B. Martinez age 81, entered into rest on January 27, 2014 in Del Rio, Texas. He was born December 8, 1932 in Del Rio, Texas. He is preceded in death by his Parents Alejandro and Reymunda Martinez. Brothers Alex and Chale Martinez. Sisters Feliz Jimenez, Rebecca Gonzalez, Adita Vann, and Ninfa Molinar. Mr. Martinez owned and operated Martinez Grocery Store for over 17 years and was well known for the tamales and barbacoa that customers craved. Mr. Martinez also served for 12 years as a member of the Del Rio City Council. He also retired from civil service after 22 years of dedicated service at Laughlin Air Force Base. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years Guadalupe C. Martinez. Daughters Sylvia Escobedo and husband Raul, Lucila Castillo and husband Carlos, Anna Lou Ortiz and husband Juan, Gloria Flores and husband Ernesto, Emma Hill and husband Terry, Cindy Limones and Mark Mangold. Brother Daniel Martinez. Also survived by grandchildren Lisa Monzon and husband David, Diana and Deborah Escobedo, John Abrego and wife Priscilla, Jennifer Abrego, Naomi Martinez and Emilio Ortiz, Christina Flores, Ernesto Jr. and wife Toni Flores, Eric and wife Stacy Flores, Joe Frank and wife Jackie Martinez, Lori Marie Martinez, John Leo and wife AnaLisa Martinez, Charlie and Ricky Limones. Great-grandchildren Jonah Monzon, Teagan and Taelyn Abrego, Irma, Briana, Norma and Xavier Levrie, Lillian Salazar and Raziel Navarro, Eric and Caleb Flores, Jenna-Claire Martinez, and Jordan Davis. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. Recitation of the Holy Rosary 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2014 1:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Gentlemen with the honor of Pallbearers will be his Sons in-law Raul Escobedo, Ernesto A. Flores, Terry Hill, Juan Ortiz, Ruben Limones and Carlos Castillo. Entombment to follow at Sunset Memorial Oaks Cemetery.