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Josie Martinez, 93, passed away on February 1, 2006. Mrs. Martinez was preceded in death by her husband, Bernie Martinez; her half-brother, Carlos Valdez; her sister, Porfie Baca; and grandson, Bobby Salazar. She was a beloved mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Lucy Salazar, Stella Alires and husband, Arthur, Dolores Salazar and husband, Jim, Fernando Martinez and wife, Liz, Cecelia Cortes and husband, Fernando, and Leonora Armitage; her step-sisters, Loyola Tenorio and Julia Medina; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was born in Taos, NM on July 1, 1912. She was involved in the Rosary Altar Society, the Spanish Choir, and the Mayordomos at Our Lady de Guadalupe de Taos. She obtained her first employment at age 70 at the Weavers of Chimayo in Truchas, NM and was also the manager at Kachina Gift Shop in Cabot Plaza in Taos, NM. She had been a resident of Albuquerque for the past nine years. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2006 at the Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, 8911 Candelaria NE, Albuquerque. The family would like to express a special thanks to Simple Pleasures Senior Care for their tender loving care the past year. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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