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Robert L. Martinez, 65, a resident of Belen, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 1999. He was a member of the Catholic Church and served in the United States Air National Guard in 1950. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, which led him to spend time in his beloved outdoors. He was a journeyman carpenter and a master builder. Robert was a very loving father and provider. He loved all of his sons, as well as his grandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by his three sisters; and one brother. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Clara Gurule of Los Lunas; his five sons, Robert Martinez of Seattle, WA, Rolando Martinez and his wife, Sheila of Taos, NM, Ronaldo Martinez of Belen, Rubaldo Martinez and his wife, Tanya of Los Chavez, Ricardo Martinez of Seattle, WA; 12 grandchildren, Rachelle, Robert III, Ronnie, Gerald, Elenna, Roland, Ashli, Justin, Ryan, Amber, Ruiz, Raven; his two sisters; and one brother. Robert is also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. A Rosary will be recited on Monday, 6:00 p.m., at Romero Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Interment will follow at a later date in the Taos Catholic Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
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