 MARTINEZ, JERRY passed away after a short illness on March 24, 2014 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loved ones in Rio Rancho NM. Our beloved Jerry was a loving and caring husband of 60 years, father of six, grandfather of ten, great- grandather of 16, mentor and friend of many. As a devout Catholic, he was strong in his faith, very humorous, humble and giving. His smile was contagious and lit up the room wherever he was. He was very proud of his family and was the glue that held everything together. He couldn't do enough for others and enjoyed spending time with others, fishing and hunting. His passion and love for life while being a very proud and strong-willed man was admirable. His hope filled strength to carry on and beat the obstacles in life was heroic. His spirit will live on forever. He served in the Korean War while in the U.S. Air Force after graduating from high school at the age of 15. His career consisted of serving the government in the federal court system as a court reporter for Frank B. Zin and Juan Burciaga in Gallup NM when he retired after 36 years in 1997. He is survived by his loving wife Reba J. Martinez of Greenville South Carolina; his daughters Sherry Lynn Montoya and Pat Martinez; granddaughters Raven Garcia, Rebagayle Vialpando, Shawna Moore; grandsons Michael Paul Montoya, Kristen Tafoya, Moses Sarracino III, BJ Sarracino, Brian Sarracino, Daniel Martinez and Jerry Martinez. He was a native New Mexican born in Velarde who is also survived by his sisters Perfecta Vialpando and Cecilia Martinez. Other family members consist of nieces Bernadette Keil, Peggylee Martinez, and Yolanda Martinez amongst many other family members all over the country. A Rosary and funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 28, 2014, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, located at 1502 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 followed by a small reception at VFW Post 5890 located at 76 Unser Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Interment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Monday, March 31, 2014, at 9:00 am. Condolence emails can be sent to: serenity4life777@gmail.com.
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