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Mariano (Eppie) Martinez passed away at home with his loving family at his side on July 21, 2005. Eppie was born in Mosquero, NM on November 22, 1922. Eppie was preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Bonifacia Martinez; his brothers, Celso Martinez of Avondale, CO, and Mike Martinez of Albuquerque. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Lena. He is also survived by his daughter, Mary Jane Thibodeau; son, Morris Martinez, a very special wife and daughter-in-law, Mary P.; his sisters, Pauline Bowen and husband, Larry, and Vicky Lopez of Denver, CO; brothers, Johnny Martinez of Colorado Springs, CO, Nicky Martinez and wife, Ila of Oklahoma. Eppie was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army after serving 21 years. He was in the Korean War Conflict, European Theater, Laos and Cambodia where he served with all his buddies whom he always calls his boys. Eppie served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Therese Church, was a Chaplain for the DAV Chapter 3 and American Legion Post 100. We would like to thank Lovelace Hospice for their support during our dad's illness, especially his nurse, Judy Peet who was very compassionate and kind. Our dad had many friends and will be missed by all. Eppie had 6 grandchildren whom he loved, Julian Martinez, Valerie Thibodeau, Edwin Martinez, Melissa Kibler and husband, Jason of Missouri, Deborah Gutierrez and husband, Orlando, Crystal Thibodeau and special friend, Honorio; along with 8 great-grandchildren, Christina Thibodeau, Deedra, Orlando (Bubba), Orian and Demitria Gutierrez, Kayla Kibler, Isiah Martinez and Maricella Mendoza. A Rosary for Mr. Martinez will be recited on Sunday evening, July 24, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, July 25, 2005 also at St. Therese Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Julian Martinez, Edwin Martinez, Martin (Marty) Padilla, Orlando Gutierrez, William (Billy) Sanchez and Dennis Duran. Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph Thibodeau, Lawrence (Frank) Armenta, Valerie Thibodeau, Melissa Kibler and Deborah Gutierrez. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
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