Gonzalo “La Rock” Martinez, a self-employed truck driver for over 30 years, passed away July 4, 2010. He was 69.

He was born on May 12, 1941 in Sinton, Texas to Dionicio and Juanita Rosales Martinez. Gonzalo was a lifelong resident of Sinton, Texas.

Survivors include his mother Juanita R. Martinez of Sinton, TX; a son, Gonzalo Wilson of Houston, TX; four brothers: Nestor Martinez of Rock Island, IL, Lyonso “Lee” (Elva) Martinez of Corpus Christi, TX, Ociel R. (Eustolia) Martinez, Sr. and Eloy R. (Linda) Martinez, both of Sinton, TX; two sisters; Oralia M. (Felipe) Castillo and Esther M. Garza, both of Sinton, TX; nephew: CJ Martinez and other nieces and nephews.

Gonzalo is preceded in death by his father, Dionicio Martinez, a brother, Alonso Martinez and a niece, Gracie Castillo.

Visitation began Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 12:00 PM at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, Sinton, TX. A rosary was held that evening, 7:00 PM, at the funeral home. Funeral Mass was Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Sinton, TX. Burial followed at Eternal Rest Cemetery, Sinton, TX.

Pallbearers were Jaime Martinez, Javier Martinez, Alfonso Martinez, Chris Garza, Hector Garza, Jr., and Steve Martinez.

Services entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home, Sinton, TX.