Jose Martinez Reyes, Jr. 77 of Alpine passed away on August 21, in Fort Stockton.

Jose was born on November 18, 1945, to Jose Martinez Sr. and Leonore G. Reyes in Marathon. He married Gloria Gonzalez from Denver, Colorado, and had two children: Christina R. Jennings and Felipe Reyes, both living in Colorado. He was grandfather to seven grandkids

and great-grandfather to three great-grandkids.

He enjoyed cowboy movies, music, and gettogethers with family and friends. Most of all, he loved to dance. He will always be missed by his family, relatives, and many friends. If you knew him, you know he had so many nicknames given to him by family and friends with whom he had shared special memories.

Jose is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Leonore Reyes, sisters Juanita Reyes, and Zoila Rivera, and brother Manuel Reyes. He is survived by brothers, Marin, Feliciano (Yolanda), Anselmo, and Adan (Karen) Reyes, and sister, Emma (Eduardo) Vega, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Service will be held on January 20 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Alpine a.m., followed by Mass at 10 a.m. and burial at Holy Angels Cemetery. Following, a lunch will be held at Our Lady of Peace parish hall.