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Obituary for Martinez


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday August 18, 2000

Gilbert G. Martinez, Jr. (Tats) passed away peacefully on August 16 with his family around him. He was preceded in death by his father, Gilberto Sr.; grandson, Jeffrey Wells; sister, Emily Bonney; and brother, Robert. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lenore; daughters, Gloria Martinez Bishop and Fiance Kent Newton, Sandy Martinez-Pino; beloved grandchildren, Gary Alan Wells and wife, Lorna, Alexis and Angela Pino; great-grandchildren, James Tyler Wells, Dominique Everett, and Ciara Pino. He is also survived by his mother, Agneda Martinez; brothers, Hector Martinez, and wife, Dora, Louis Martinez and wife, Lorraine; sister, Mary Garza. Gilbert retired from Public Service Company after 35 years. A special thank you to his wonderful caregiver, Teresa Fuentes-Diaz and Eucharistic Minister, Jo Balduini. Rosary will be recited Friday, 7:00 p.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Interment will be held Monday, 11:30 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, in charge of arrangements.