Larry James Martines, 57, of Beaumont, died Saturday, January 31, 2009 in Beaumont, Texas.  Larry was born on July 19, 1951, the youngest son of Mary and Pete Martines, Sr. 

After graduating from Forest Park High School in 1970, Larry spent twenty-five years as an operator for ExxonMobil; he retired in the late 1990’s.  He enjoyed sports, especially playing on his family’s softball team as well as fishing and hunting.

His father, Pete Martines, Sr.; and sister, Judy Martines preceded him in death

Larry was loved and will be missed by his survivors, including his mother, Mary Martines of Beaumont; sisters, Del Martines Benson of Beaumont and Dixie Knowles and her husband Jerry of Houston and; brother, Pete Martines, Jr. and his wife Maryanne of Beaumont; and many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with burial to follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.  A Rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2009 at Broussard’s Chapel.