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Obituary for MARTINEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday November 14, 2004

Jose A.C. Martinez, aka, Charlie, 93, a resident of Albuquerque since 1946 and of Casa de Valle for 3 years, died Wednesday, November 10, 2004. He is survived by his three sons, Crescencio Martinez and wife, Lydia of Albuquerque; Ruben Martinez and wife, Maggie of Albuquerque, Flavio Martinez and wife, Delores of Rush City, MN, 12 grandchildren, Max Martinez, Rita Martinez, Judy Halpern and husband, David, Albert Martinez, Charlyn Martinez, Monique Reiman and husband, Eric, Nicole Sandoval and husband, Ted of Albuquerque, Mike Martinez and wife, Juanita of Santa Fe, NM, Jeff Martinez and wife, Cathy of Florence, CO, Richard Martinez and wife, Melissa of Taos, NM, Barbara Lee Martinez of Portland, OR; Tanya Holgren of Minneapolis, MN; nine great grandchildren, Sgt. Michael Martinez and wife, Angel of Seoul, South Korea, SPE4 Joshua Martinez of Fort Campbell, KY , Regeena and Leo Martinez of Florence, CO, Derrick Martinez of Rio Rancho, NM, Ashley, Joshua, and Zachery Halpern and Montana Sandoval of Albuquerque; two great great grandchildren, Melissa Padilla of Santa Fe, NM and Joaquin Martinez of Seoul, South Korea; brothers, Christobal Martinez and wife, Marcella and Joe A. Martinez; one sister, Margie Baca, all of Albuquerque. Mr. Martinez was born October 2, 1911 in Dahlia, NM to Porfirio and Elogia Martinez. He married Rita Aragon on April 13, 1936 and they had three sons. She died January 9, 1943. He married Mela Duran on July 23, 1945 and they were married for 54 years. She died March 11, 2000. He was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Martinez was a member of Carpenter Union and of St. Anne's Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited Sunday, November 14, 2004, 6:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Monday, November 15, 2004, 10:00 a.m., at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal Rd. SW. Interment will take place Tuesday, November 16, 2004, 10:00 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit one hour prior to rosary. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500


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