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Eugenio Martinez, 77, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, June 30, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Silveria Martinez; son, Eugene T. Martinez, Jr. and wife, Libby; daughters, Barbara J. Zon and Carl Nard, and Margaret Martinez and Randy Echavarria; granddaughters, Gwendolyn Zon and Jennifer Martinez; grandsons, Robert J. and Eugene C. Martinez, III; great-grandson, Joshua Soto; brother, David Quintana and wife, Frances; sisters, Delia Quintana, Marie McAllister and husband, Mark; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by son, Robert K. Martinez; mother, Agneda Quintana; sisters, Consuelo Castillo and Rosaline Martinez. Eugenio was raised in Pecos and Upper Colonias, NM. He joined the Air Force in 1949 and served during the Korean Comflict. After leaving active duty, he worked as a civil servant at Kirtland Air Force Base for 38 years. He worked for the atomic energy commission as a guard, for the USAF as a meat cutter, and for the 1550th Transport Squadron as a mechanic doing vehicle maintenance. He also was a Union Steward for the employees at Kirtland. Eugenio was a part-time farmer and rancher and enjoyed the forest and the high country, mountains, rivers and streams. He loved to hunt, fish, play the guitar and violin, and sing with his friends and family. He also cut hair in the military for the troops and has been cutting hair for friends and family since. Eugenio loved to socialize and spend time with people. He will be remembered as a hard worker and wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, July 2, 2008. 6:30 p.m,. at French Mortuary, University Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday, July 3, 2008, 9:30 a.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1818 Coal Pl SE. Rick Castillo, Michael L. Lucero, Robert J. Martinez, Eugene C. Martinez, Robert Baca and Randy E. Snyder will serve as pallbearers and Nerio Roybal, Arcy Vigil, Carl Nard, Ray Sandoval, Michael Castillo and Tony Castillo as honorary pallbearers. Interment will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery in Pecos, NM. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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