Mike "Big Baby" Martinez's Obituary
Mike “Big Baby” Martinez, 45, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019. He was born on Wednesday, May 15, 1974 to Jesse and Virginia Martinez in Dallas, Texas. He married Amber Lopez on April 9, 2005 in Dallas, Texas. He was a legendary DJ in the DFW area for over 25 years. Big Baby leaves behind a tremendous legacy. During his time he could be heard on KNON, Power 107, Hot 100.3, 97.9 The Beat and Casa 106.7. Many lined up outside of the clubs of Houston Street, Rhythm Nations, Zapps, 2551, Level 5, and DMX to hear the music only HE could create. His love and passion for his career is what made him stand out. He gained many friendships, but none could compare to his bond with Mean Mauri. The two of them were inseparable even to the very end.Mike is survived by his wife; Amber Martinez of Dallas, Texas, sons; Mike Martinez Jr., Manuel Selvera Jr., and Christopher Martinez all of Dallas, Texas and sister; Celina Lairson of Arlington, Texas and his father; Jesse Martinez of Dallas, Texas.Mike was preceded in death by his mother; Virginia Martinez and his brother; Jesse Martinez Jr.A private viewing will be held on December 16, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A public visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on December 16, 2019 at Restland Memorial Chapel, located at 13005 Greenville Ave., Dallas, Texas 75243. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at St. Pius X Catholic Parish, located at 3030 Gus Thomasson Rd, Dallas, Texas 75228. Graveside service will follow immediately after funeral services. The family would like to thank the entire community for all of the messages. There will never be another Mike “Big Baby” Martinez.
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