David Martinez

August 3, 1938 –June 2, 2022

David Martinez, musician and cowboy, died peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at approximately 8:05 a.m. in his home in Sulphur Springs, Texas.

David is survived by his wife Rosa Martinez; his children Dalia, Cathy, Barbara and Ken, and stepdaughters Lorett and Eva; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, of whom there are over 50; and his siblings Jose, Irma, Maria, and Jaime. He is predeceased by his parents Fransico and Felicitas Martinez and his daughter Alice Olais.

David was born in Santo Domingo, Coahuila, Mexico on Aug. 3, 1938. After moving from Mexico to Eagle Pass, Texas at the age of 8, he was already beginning his journey into the working world. By the age of 15, he made his way to Illinois and thereafter met his first wife Irene Herrera; they had four daughters together. After they separated, he moved to Othello, Washington, and would eventually remarry to Rosa Saldivar.

David enjoyed the social life and was usually the highlight of any occasion; you could catch him dancing, playing guitar, singing, or hosting events for family and friends. Even though he worked at a potato factory, everyone knew him as a cowboy. Everywhere he went, whether it was golfing, the beach, or any given day at home, he could be seen wearing his cowboy hat, boots and belt buckle, with a beer in one hand. There are several things he loved most: family, friends, music, horses, fishing, football, casinos and his beloved TV shows and cowboy movies. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Even on his last days he wanted everyone to know that he was truly blessed to have known you, loved you, and wished you a happy life.