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Obituary for MARTINEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday September 03, 2009

Martin Martinez was born December 2, 1925 in Maxwell, New Mexico. He passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2009, in Albuquerque, at the age of 82. Martin was preceded in death by his sons, Oliver Martinez, David Martinez; and wife Lena. He is survived by his daughters, Mary Garcia and husband Jr., Cruzita Gonzales and husband Joe, Perta Martinez and husband Perfecto and Libby Martinez; sons, Johnny Martinez and wife Cynthia, Joe Martinez and wife Mary, Dragon Martinez, Michael Martinez and wife Michelle and Jessie Martinez; brother, Simon Martinez; grandchildren, Angel Martinez and Frankie Romero who loved him very much and will miss him dearly; 36 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; other family members and friends who loved and will miss him. The Funeral Services will held at New Beginnings Church, Candelaria and Carlisle NE. on Friday, September 4, 2009. The Viewing will begin at 9:00 a.m. with the Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery near Edith and Ranchitos NW. Pallbearers will be Frankie Martinez Jr., Gilbert Martinez, Tony Garcia, Tony Garcia Jr., Michael F. Romero, Dragon Martinez Jr., Monique Sedillo and Oliver Junior. The family would like to give a special thank you to South Valley Care Center and their staff for all of their support and love they had for Martin, and they would also like to thank Ambercare Hospice nurses and staff for their care and concern. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008


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