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Margaret Rael Martinez, 83, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, June 11, 2010. She is survived by her children Albert F. Martinez and wife, Victoria, of Cedaredge, CO, Edward T. Martinez and wife, RoseMarie of Los Lunas, Carlos Martinez and wife, Naomi of Albuquerque, and Carmen Martinez; grandchildren Amy, Natalie, Carmen "Baboo", Maricruz "Cruzi", Azucena, Jacob and Casilda Martinez, Lyndsey Burns and Caleb Miller; siblings Kathryn R. Garcia, Cecilia Gonzales, Justin Rael and wife, Irene, and Ed Rael and wife, Pauline; brother-in law Baltazar "Marty" Martinez; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Martinez was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Gaspar "Gus" Martinez, and parents, Lecadio and Albinita P. Rael. Margaret was born June 5, 1927 in Albuquerque and grew up in Martineztown. She attended Albuquerque High School and graduated from St. Mary's High School. She graduated from the University of Albuquerque with a degree in Elementary Education. She was a member of the ADK Teachers' Sorority. Margaret taught in the APS school system for 25 years. Mrs. Martinez was an active member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church for over 50 years. She was a devoted volunteer for various organizations and institutions which brought her great satisfaction. Margaret will be remembered as a loving mother and beloved grandmother. A rosary will be recited on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be her sons and godchildren. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to Alma Danzante, 3100 Elliott Ct. NW, 87120 or almadanzante.yolasite.com which is a dance company her granddaughters dance for. Please visit our online guestbook for Margaret at: www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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