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Erma G. Martinez, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2005 at the age of 80, surrounded by her loving family. "Nana" is now in heaven with our Lord and has been reunited with her husband of 58 years, Procopio Martinez, who passed away just 8 weeks ago. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Leonardo and Amalia Gutierrez, her brothers, Eddie and Selso Gutierrez, and her sister Bennie Leathers. She is survived by her children, Martin Martinez and wife Gladys, Lydia Parras and husband Bill, and Evangeline (Vangie) Montoya and husband Mike, ten grandchildren, Debbie Savedra and husband Jacob, Jason and Matthew Montoya, Rachel Garcia and husband Carlos, Melissa, Jeffrey, Jonathan, and Susan Parras, David Martinez and fiancee, Gina Hanosh and Ermarie Pate and husband Eric, and two great-grandchildren, Kristelle Parras and Andrew Savedra. Other survivors include her brothers Nevarez Gutierrez and wife Linda, Sam Gutierrez and wife Ruth, her sisters, Margaret Sanchez, Juanita Leathers and husband Dave, and Elisea Maes, as well as many nieces, nephews and godchildren. Erma was a devoted homemaker, who dedicated her life to taking care of her husband, children, grandchildren and other family members. She will always be remembered for the way she made people feel welcomed in her home, and the way she would prepare the most wonderful meals that would somehow feed everyone. She was a wonderful blessing to the family and she was greatly loved. She will be missed more than words can say. She had also been a very active member of The American G.I. Forum for many years. The Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 820 Broadway SE. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 10:00 a.m., also at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. The burial of her cremated remains will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Francis Xavier Conference, 817 Arno SE, Albuquerque NM 87102 or to a favorite charity. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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