Sonya Ann Martinez

Sonya Ann Martinez obituary, Big Spring, TX

Sonya Ann Martinez

Sonya Martinez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Myers & Smith Funeral Home & Chapel on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Sonya Ann Martinez, 40, of Midland formerly of Big Spring died Thursday, July 31, 2025. Visitation will be 9 AM until 9 PM Thursday at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2 PM Friday at Trinity Baptist Church with burial at Mount Olive cemetery.
Sonya was born on January 20, 1985 in in Big Spring. She was a lifetime resident of Big Spring, but lived the last 10 years in Midland and a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She married Jacob Martinez on August 13, 2013.
Sonya graduated from Big Spring High School and Howard College. She was a homemaker, but she always enjoyed singing and helping people with cosmetics.
Sonya is survived by her husband: Jacob Martinez; 3 daughters: Iris Martinez, Zoey Martinez, & Calie Martinez; 2 sons: Nathaniel Martinez & Jayden Martinez; mother: Mary Sue Lujan; brother: Mark Ortega; sister: Mercedes Lujan; and several nieces & nephews.
Sonya was preceded in death by her father: Mike Ortega.
Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com
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