Tony T. Martinez

TONY T. MARTINEZ Born May 10, 1933, in Ontario, CA. He went on to be with the Lord March 23, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife of 23 years, "Vivian Martinez". He was a kind, loving and generous man who loved the Lord. Tony was in the restaurant business for 45 years. He opened his f irst restaurant in 1962 with his mother and brother, called El Taco Mio. In 1983 he and his wife opened Tony's Mexican Food, which became a chain of restaurants in San Bernardino and Riverside. He owned and operated his restaurants until he retired in April 2007. Throughout the years he helped family, friends and employees start their own restaurants. He is survived by his two stepsons, Steve Villalobos and Kenny Villalobos; ten nephews and nieces, Joe Martinez, Eddie Martinez, Anna Martinez Taylor, Mary S anchez, Frances Martinez, Debbie Yglesias, Luis Sanchez, Sofia Sanchez, Elena Diaz, Raphael "Pelon" Sanchez; cousin, Cuca Paniagua; eleven granddaughters; and seven great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Monday, March 30, 2009, at 1:00 P.M. at Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3520 "E" Washington Street, Colton, CA 92324.