Obituary of Billy Joe Martinez

Our beloved Billy Joe "BJ" Martinez, age 35, resident of Dale, Texas, was called by our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alberto and Janie Lopez Martinez. 

BJ is survived by his siblings, Dolores Anguiano, and her husband, John Heninger, Juli Martinez, and her husband, John Unroe, Thelma Martinez, Carla Ellis, and her husband, Michael, James Martinez, and his wife, Teresa, and Rocky Martinez; numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, other family members, and many friends. 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, beginning at 9:00 a.m., with Recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 12:00 p.m., followed by a Scripture Service at Mission Funeral Home - East Side, 1615 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas. 

Interment will follow at Onion Creek Memorial Park.

Due to the Coronavirus /  COVID-19 Restrictions from the City of Austin,

Visitation is limited in capacity.

The funeral home chapel has restricted occupancy to 50% of its maximum; about 60 persons. 

Please remember to exercise social distancing as often as possible for your safety and the safety of those around you. 

Each person entering the funeral home is required to have a mask

and practice social distancing of 6 feet or more. 

The family is so grateful to everyone for their understanding, love, and support

during this very difficult time.