Maria Martinez Longoria

Maria Martinez Longoria, 77, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2005 in a Corpus Christi hospital following a sudden illness.She was born in Berclair, Texas and had been a longtime resident of West Sinton. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon G. Longoria.Survivors include: three daughters, Emma L. (Alfredo) Franco of St. Paul, Texas, Petra L. (Don) Estrada of Sinton, Texas, and Norma L. (Leonard) Mejia, of Odem, Texas. One brother, Joe Martinez of West, Texas. One sister, Virginia Guajardo of Beeville, Texas. 11 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at the Ritchea-Gonzales Funeral Home Chapel.Funeral mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Sinton with Father David Taurasi, as celebrant.Interment will follow in San Patricio Cemetery in San Patricio, Texas.Ritchea-Gonzales F.H., Inc.120 S. McCallSinton, Texas 78387(361) 364-1311