Martin Gurrola, age 93 of Hempstead passed away on February 16, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cruz Gurrola and Sophia Alvarado; son Matthew Gurrola; brothers, Steve, Victor and Santos Gurrola; and sister Josephine Gurrola. Mr. Gurrola is survived by his wife, Mary Gurrola; sons, Frank Gurrola and wife Patricia, Gabriel Gurrola and wife Jill, Cruz Gurrola and wife Becky and Mark Gurrola; daughters, Jane Seets and husband Alex and Rosemary Thompson and husband John; sisters, Mary Ybarra and husband Tom, Janie Arnold and husband Jerry, Estella Rivera and husband Ray and Rebecca Wilson; grandsons, Martin Seets and wife Jerrie, Kevin Seets and wife Melony, Christopher Thompson and wife Rebecca and Matthew Thompson; granddaughter, Rachel Lopez and husband, Ricky; great grandsons, Colton Thompson; Westin, Mason and Casey Seets, and Max Lopez; great granddaughter, Mia Lopez; and great-great grandson Westin Seets, Jr., as well as many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 6-8pm with Vigil beginning at 7pm followed by Rosary. Funeral Services will be Friday, February 19, 2016 at 10am at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church with Fr. Juan Pineda officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Hospice Brazos Valley or St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church.