Ysidro E. Martinez

Ysidro “Chilo” E. Martinez, 68, of Ballinger passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012 at Ballinger Memorial Hospital of liver cancer.

He was born May 15, 1943 in Ballinger to Ylario and Trinidad (Esquivel) Martinez. He graduated from Ballinger High School. He married Christina Escobar on February 24, 1968 in Ballinger. He was a member of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church.

Ysidro worked for the Ballinger Ledger for many years and later worked at a print shop in Arlington for several years before retiring and moving back to Ballinger.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Edmond.

Ysidro is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Christina of Ballinger; his beloved children, Paula Martinez of Ballinger, Trace Martinez of San Antonio and Danny Martinez of Dallas; and one very special granddaughter, Magdalena T. Hogan.

Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Lange Funeral Home Chapel in Ballinger. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Ballinger with Rev. Hugh Wade officiating. Burial will follow in Latin-American Cemetery.