Mary Ophelia Martinez

Mary Ofelia Martinez of Missouri City, TX passed away peacefully on September 5th, 2024, at the age of 82. She was surrounded by her son, sisters, nieces, and nephews.

Mary Ofelia was preceded in death by her parents, David and Luisa Velásquez, sisters Juanita Pantoja and Esperanza "Dodie" Treviño, and brother Simon Velásquez. She is survived by the great love of her life, her son David Joseph Martínez, sisters Teresa Pineda and Mary de la Garza, brothers-in-laws, numerous nieces, and nephews.

Mary Ofelia graduated from Vocational-Technical High School on June 4th, 1960. After working at several restaurants around South Main, she was called to be a men's hairstylist. Over her 50-year career, she worked at Chance's on Kirby, The Hair Club at the Shamrock Hilton, and Bill Walker's Clothier near the Galleria. She retired after the closing of Sebastian Gerletti's Hair Salon in 2018.

She enjoyed traveling, attending the theatre, going to concerts, and dining out with family and friends. While relaxing at home, she loved watching shows on Channel 8. She will widely and largely be missed by all.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00 am at University Park Baptist Church, 7887 Beechnut

Houston, TX 77074

Reception to immediately follow.