Celso Martinez Jr.

May 11, 1992 - April 30, 2021

Celso "CJ" Martinez, Jr, was born May 11, 1992, to Sandra and Celso Martinez, Sr. Celso was a graduate of San Saba High School (Class of 2010) and Texas State Technical College (Class of 2012). Shortly after graduating college, Celso moved to Midland, Texas for a career opportunity and to be closer to friends. He began working with Pepsi and there he had a work-family that supported him. Besides spending time with his friends and family, Celso had a passion for playing video games, reading and watching anime, listening to heavy metal music, and really liked going to watch live shows of comedians like Fluffy, Ron White, Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy. He also loved watching his best friends/brothers Zack and Rhannon’s band Gridiron. Celso was also a great cook and liked trying new recipes - he had dreams of one day owning his own food truck. On April 30, 2021, Celso passed away in Monahans, Texas. He was proceeded in death by Santos and Simona Martinez; Niece Angela Sophia Najera; Grandfather Apolonio Coronado; Cousins: Ramiro Ramos, Jr. and Dustin Coronado. Celso is survived by his Parents: Sandra Martinez and husband Luis Rios & Celso Martinez and wife Remedios; his Siblings: Savanah Rios, Jobana Martinez Najera, and Andres Martinez; and his Niece and Nephew: Andrea Martinez Delgadillo and Jose Francisco Hernandez, Jr.; his Grandmother: Susana Coronado and also numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.