PAUL MARTINEZ PENA

Paul Martinez Peña, 62, of San Angelo passed away Wednesday, February 08, 2006 in a local nursing home. A memorial service with Rosary will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 11, 2006 at the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Rev. Mike Burson and Deacon Abel Fernandez officiating. Arrangements are made by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Paul was born November 26, 1943 in San Angelo to Pablo and Ester Peña. Paul joined the Air Force with a lot of anticipation in serving his country, but most of all the desire of traveling the world. However, the Air Force had a different agenda for Paul, he was stationed at Goodfellow. He went on to train as a medic for the Air Force. He worked for the Doctor's Hospital in Dallas, as a phlebotomist, for numerous years. Paul had a heart of gold and had a "happy go lucky guy" attitude, living life to its fullest. He loved country music, enjoyed golf and was a die-hard Dallas Cowboy Fan. His courageous strength and outlook of life will remain in our hearts forever. Paul will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Nicolas and Isabelle Martinez, mother Ester Peña, and wife Valera Jean Peña. Survivors are: Daughter:Michele Peña and Randy Chapoy of Denton Father:Pablo Peña Brothers:Edward Peña and Richard Peña All of San Angelo Step-children:Stacy Dawn Flannery of South Carolina Brian Birk of Kansas City, Missouri Grandchildren:Nicolas Anthony Peña and Randy Zachary Chapoy of Denton Special friend, Ruby Portillo of North Richland Hills The family would like to give a special thank you to Maria Tarango for her friendship and care; to Vista Care Hospice nurses Dale Templeton, Courtnie Wood, Jeanie Clagg, Chaplain Mike Burson, and volunteer Jessie Aguirre and; to Olga, Susie and Norma at Riverside Health for all their time and special care given to Paul.