Petra Martinez Castro, a homemaker, passed away at home with her family by her side on June 30, 2010. She was 74.

Born on August 1, 1935 in Odem, Texas to Tobias and Anita Castaneda Martinez, Petra spent most of her life in Sinton, Texas.

Survivors include four sons: Plutarco (Norma) Castro of Kingsville, TX, Domingo Castro of Florida, Edward Castro of Corpus Christi, TX, and Ricardo (Melissa) Castro of Corpus Christi, TX; two daughters: Petra (Donald) Davies of Sinton, TX and Blanca (Tony) Rogers of Ingleside, TX; one brother, Emilio Martinez of Brownfield, TX; two sisters: Nikki Cruz of Brownfield, TX and Maria Ramirez of Altus, OK; 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Petra is preceded in death by her parents and a son, Roy Castro.

Visitation began Friday, July 2, 2010, 9:00 AM at Resthaven Funeral Home in Sinton, TX. A rosary was held that afternoon at 2:00 PM at the funeral home followed by a graveside service at Eternal Rest Cemetery in Sinton, TX.  Deacon Art Provencio officiated.

Services entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home Sinton, TX.