Half

Obituary for MARTINEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday October 16, 2008

David Martinez, 43, a resident of Albuquerque since 1994, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 14, 2008. He is survived by his wife Esther Martinez; children Amy M. Zambrano and David A. Martinez; grandchildren Serena Nevarez, Rico Hernandez and Amaya Hernandez all of Albuquerque; grandmother Julia Siguero of Robstown, TX; mother Nora Martinez of Plainview, TX; sister Connie Hipolito and husband, David of Denton, TX; brother Johnny Martinez of Rio Rancho, NM; mother-in-law Amelia Maestas of Hugoton, KS; father-in-law Marcelino Zambrano of Dalhart, TX; four brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law; nephew Isaac Zambrano and many other nieces and nephews; and a large, extended family. David was preceded in death by his father, Wallace Martinez; sister Natalie Martinez; niece Angelica Ramos and nephew Junior Gonzales. David loved the Lord! He was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. He was full of fun; quite the jokester. David was known for his cooking, particularly hot foods. He loved his family. He was proud of his wife, children and grandchildren. David was also a very good and loyal friend. Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2008 at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Friday, 4:00 p.m. until service time. David will be taken home for Final Services in Plainview, TX which will take place at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 20, 2008 at Bartley Memorial Chapel, 1200 S. I-27. Interment will follow at Plainview Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Johnny Martinez, David A. Martinez, Isaac I. Zambrano, Andrew P. Zambrano, Reno Garcia, and Joshua Garcia. Friends may visit Bartley Funeral Home, Sunday, October 19, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com


Email Obituary