Clarissa Martinez

Clarissa Martinez was granted her angel wings on November 9, 2010. Cissa was a wonderful daughter, a loving sister, granddaughter, a favorite niece, and cousin. She was also a good friend to all who knew her. Cissa had a beautiful smile that would instantly light up a room. She excelled in everything she did, she attended Central High School, where she was a junior in the top 10% of her class. She was a member of the Central Orchestra, Spanish Club treasurer, Believer’s in Christ treasurer, her passion was being a Flight Commander, and part of the Unarmed Team in JROTC.

Cissa was always full of life, was very smart, funny, and strong in her convictions. She gave courage and hope to all and reminded us of how precious life is. Although she was with us a short time, her spirit will remain with us forever. We will be seeing you, baby girl.

Cissa was born in San Angelo, TX on February 15, 1994. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Roberto and Margarita Martinez of San Angelo, TX. She leaves behind a loving brother and best friend, Roberto Martinez, Jr., also of San Angelo, TX, currently stationed in Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Cissa was preceded in death by her grandparents Fortunato and Maria Luisa Quiroz.

She is also survived by her grandparents Ricardo and Irene Martinez; aunts and uncles Ruth and husband Jason Torres, Ricardo and wife Dede Martinez, Yolanda Martinez, Maria Quiroz and husband David Martinez, Alicia Ramirez and husband Agmed, Ricardo Quiroz and wife Gracie, Francisco DelaGarza and wife Margie; godfather Wenseslao Dominguez, Jr.; cousins Misael and Isias Torres, Lily Martinez, Angelica, Gabriel, and Andrew Quiroz, J.R., Maxine, and Emily Quiroz, Benny, Steven, and Trey Ramirez, Tracey, Kristina, and Adrianna DeLaGarza that loved her and will miss her every day. Also, a special friend, whom she considered a “Big Sister”, Laura Lara. Cissa also leaves behind many close relatives and friends who will cherish her memory.

The rosary will be recited at 7:00PM, Sunday, November 13, 2010 at Johnson’s Funeral Home chapel.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00AM on Monday, November 14, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be J.R. Quiroz, Steven Ramirez, Misael Torres, Gabe Spargo, Daniel Spargo, Roberto Martinez, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be the Central High School JROTC Unit TX 936.

“She flew up to Heaven on the wings of angels; By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees; And she walks with Jesus and her loved ones waiting; And I know she’s smiling saying ‘Don’t worry ‘bout me’

Arrangements under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home, San Angelo, TX.