Bobby "Bear" Martinez, 49, of Hereford, Texas died on Monday, June 19, 2017 in Hereford, Texas. Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 PM on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Mendez & Mullins Family Funeral. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at First Baptist Church with Pastor Lorenzo Martinez, officiant. Burial will follow in West Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Mendez & Mullins Family Funeral Home of Hereford, Texas.

Bobby was born on September 10, 1967 in Hereford, Texas to Hector Garcia and Irene Martinez Garcia. Bobby graduated from Hereford High School with the Class of 1986, where he played football and baseball. He then attended South Plains College and then transferred and graduated from West Texas A&M University with a degree in education. He coached football in Ruidoso, NM, and then he worked for Team Builders as a social worker for many years. He married Dolores Herrera in Ruidoso, NM on June 22, 2002, even though divorced, they remained close friends. Bobby worked in both Lincoln and Otero Counties in New Mexico where he gained the love and respect of the local communities, due to his love and support of the youth both on and off the Mescalero Reservation. Bobby moved back to Hereford in 2014 from Ruidoso, NM, and began working for R&R Trucking.

Bobby loved children, his motto was "Cherish the Children", he enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs, riding his Harley motorcycle, spending time with his family and friends, cooking, listening to music, and helping with organizations that helped children. Bobby never met a stranger.

He was preceded in death by his loving grandparents, Guadalupe and Leonardo Martinez.

Survived by Parents: Hector and Irene Garcia of Hereford, TX

1 Sister: Pearl Salinas and husband, Rocky, of Hereford, TX

1 Brother: Hector Garcia, Jr. of Hereford, TX

Ex-wife: Dolores Herrera of Glencoe, NM

2 Step Children: Trieva Rue of Glencoe, NM and J.J. Rue and girlfriend, Devin Dennis of Prescott, Arizona

2 Grandchildren: Xavier Rue and Brooklyn Rue

Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews

Memorials: Hereford Sports & Wellness, 500 East 15th Street, Hereford, Texas 79045

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