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Eloy E. Martinez, age 91 died on August 19, 2010. He was preceded in death by his brother Eddie Martinez, and his sisters Lupe Sanchez and Adelina Archuleta. He is survived by his wife, Livia Martinez, his sister Rosella Race; his two sons Carlos and Roberto Martinez; their wives, Lupe Martinez and Janice Martinez; his grandchildren Carlos Eloy Martinez, his wife Rhea Martinez, Maria Ysabel Martinez, Lyndsay Gordon, her husband Jawara, Ruben Martinez, Chelsea Martinez and Francisco Martinez; great-grandchildren Diego Martinez, Cairo Gordonand Milo Miguel Martinez. Eloy had a special relationship with his brother and sisters and was most proud of the accomplishments of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, who he loved to talk about to anyone who would listen. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War and earned many citations during his 22 years of military service. He was a loving and caring husband and a great role model for his children, grandchildren, great- grandchildren. Eloy was an active member of our Lady of the Annunciation Church, participating in numerous ministries and was an active leader in his sons' Scout units. He will be remembered and loved by all who were privileged to have known him. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Boy Scout Troop 280 at 1044 Jewel Pl. N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87123. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at French ~Wyoming Chapel at 7pm, with visitation from 5-7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Eloy at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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