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Rumaldo "Marty" Martinez passed away Saturday, March 22, 2008 in Albuquerque at the age of 75. Mr. Martinez was born December 14, 1932 in Val Verde, NM and was raised in San Antonio, NM. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1950 until 1974 and retired as a TSGT. The youngest of five children, he entered the service and supported his mother and father with his service pay. Mr. Martinez stayed single and independent all his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Encarnacion and Pedro Martinez; sisters, Louisa Montoya and husband, Mauricio, and Miquelita Martinez; two brothers, Perfecto and Juan Martinez; brother-in-law, Willie Coca; Goddaughter and niece, Virginia Montoya; and a nephew, Richard Martinez. He is survived by his sister, Andrea Coca; sister-in-laws, Isabel Martinez and Rita Martinez; nephews, Raymond Montoya and wife, Diane, Ralph Martinez and wife, Lillian, and John Martinez; nieces, Sandra Vigil and husband, Dominic, and Dolores Rincon and husband, Don; grandnieces, Ramona Montoya and fiance, Erich Beck, Monica Vanderwoude and husband, Mike, Jessica Vaughn and husband, Redell, and Maria Martinez; grandnephews, Daniel Martinez and wife, Paula and Samuel Martinez and wife, Kelly. He will be greatly missed by his family. A Rosary for Mr. Martinez will be recited on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary with visitation beginning at 5:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Holy Ghost Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Al Chavez, Daniel Martinez, Samuel Martinez, John Martinez, Ralph Martinez and Ramona Montoya. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Presbyterian Hospice, Belen Manor and Sandia Hospice and to special friend and neighbor, Al Chavez and family. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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