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Benjamin O. Martinez, 91, long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Maria Soledad Martinez; brothers, Isaac and wife, Mercy, Seferino "Nino" and wife, Janice, and Alonzo Martinez; sisters, Teodora "Teddy" Cruz, Drusilla Telles and husband, Louis, and Eva Moore; and many nephews, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by parents, Louis and Drusilla; son, Gilbert Estevan Martinez; brothers, Louis, Seferino and Lonnie Martinez; and sisters, Dolores, Lupita and Isabel Martinez. As a youth, Ben worked on his father's ranch in Black Lake. He worked in California during World War II. He moved to Taos where he worked at Ilfeld Hardware Company and met and married Maria Soledad. Later, they took residence in Albuquerque, where he owned and operated a successful ice-delivery business. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and many interests, including organic gardening, chili making, and playing the accordion. He also had many artistic talents - acrylic and watercolor painting and calligraphy. Ben was knowledgeable of many facets relating to the animal kingdom as well as historical dates. He was a descendant of the late, Padre Martinez. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, March 21, 2009, 2:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Chapel. Interment of cremated remains will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Ben at RememberTheirStory.com French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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