Winferd "W.L." Martin

    W.L. Martin, of Edna passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at the age of 84. He was born Feb. 1, 1929 in Louise to the late Lee and Emma Chromcak Martin.
    W.L. was an Air Force veteran having served in the Philippine Islands at the end of the war. He was a welder, construction worker, and rancher until retirement. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be missed dearly.
He is survived by his daughters, Carlon Budd of Edna, and Robyn Cihal and husband Dennis of Victoria; he is also survived by his three grandchildren, Jennifer Gregorcyk and husband Will, Jessica Cihal, Jake Cihal and wife Swell; four great-grandchildren, Riley and Reese Gregorcyk and Harper and Whitney Cihal.
    W.L. was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years Edelyne Pryor Martin; parents; and sister, Angie Lindsay.
There was a memorial service on Dec. 14 at Oaklawn Funeral Home with Rev. Bernard Ritchea officiating.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 4401 Lilac Lane,Victoria , TX 77901.
    Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna 361-782-2221.