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Bruno Martinez, age 84, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away at home with his family by his side on May 22, 2010. Bruno is survived his sons, Bernie and Robert and their families; daughter, Dolores and husband Ralph and family; sisters Christina, Estella, Anna, and Josie; brothers Salvador and Elias; sister-in-law Rachel Medina; eight grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Margaret; his parents Jose and Vicenta; three grandchildren Virginia, Daniel, and Benjamin; and daughter-in-law Marie Martinez; life long neighbors and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Emilio and Isabel Terrazas (survived by Angie Dixon). Bruno was a WWII veteran who served in Normandy as a gunner and he was retired from PNM. He was a very hard worker who enjoyed farming and had a great love for the family pet Chiquita. The Martinez family would like to thank Father Voorhies for visiting our home and blessing our father at the hour of death. A special thanks to his nurse Ellen Kenney and the home health aide Alicia Vasquez and everyone at Odyssey Hospice for taking great care of our father Bruno Martinez. A rosary will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at French - University Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE with visitation one hour prior. Mass date and time pending. Serving as pallbearers are Bernie Martinez, Robert Martinez, Ralph Martinez, Robert Martinez, Jr., Leonard Martinez and Ray Padilla. Domonic Martinez will serve as an honorary pallbearer. Please visit our online guestbook for Bruno at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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