 MARTINEZ, RALPH (RAFAEL) P. age 47, born in Albuquerque to Ricardo and Teresa (Padilla) Martinez, passed away at home in Albuquerque, Saturday, July 12, 2014 . After living in Los Gatos and San Jose, CA for many years Ralph returned to his childhood home to care for his mother. Ralph was known for his kindness, sense of humor and his giving heart. He worked as a C.P. A. at Center for Employment Training for a National nonprofit organization in CA. Ralph is survived by his beloved, mother, Teresa (Padilla) Martinez of the family home in Los Padillas; sister, Dr. Berlinda Gallegos and husband, Gilbert of Tega Cay, SC; brother, Richard Martinez and wife, Gerri of Albuquerque, NM; nieces, Adelina Martinez, and Nanette Hidalgo and husband, Joe; nephew, Gilbert Gallegos Jr. and wife, Shauna; several loving aunts, Predicanda Padilla, Lina Padilla, Alma Martinez, and Stella Ortega; uncle, Jose Amarante Jr.; many cousins, including State Senator Michael Padilla, NM Cabinet Secretary of Taxation and Revenue, Demesia Padilla and former Secretary of State, Clara Padilla-Andrews; and a host of friends. Ralph was preceded in death by his father, Ricardo Martinez; maternal grandparents, Rafael and Demesia Padilla; and paternal grandparents, Jose Amarante and Maria Elena Martinez. Visitation will be Friday, July 18, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension Catholic Church, 2150 Raymac SW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Grace Padilla. Final visitation will be Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the Church from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Father Edmund Savilla, presider. Pallbearers will be Jose Luis Padilla, Jacob Sanchez, Roy Padilla Jr., Daniel Baca Jr., Desiderio Padilla Jr., and Pablo Padilla Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Garcia Jr., Ted Sanchez, Matias Sainz, Gilbert Gallegos Jr., Rodney Saavedra, Ralph Padilla, and Billy Walker. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Leukemia Association. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guest book. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
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