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Anita Maes Martinez, 74, was escorted by a chorus of Angels to her Heavenly Father and His Beloved Mother on Sunday, December 3, 2000, with her family at her bedside. She will be in eternal rest with her Little Angel, Danny. Anita was born on March 8, 1926 in Mora, NM to Daniel Maes and Roberta Romero. Anita and her husband were married 58 years ago in Ely, NV. They moved to Albuquerque in 1948. Anita was a vibrant lady during her time on earth, and wishes that her family and friends wear bright colors to celebrate eternal life. During her short years on this earth Anita raised a family of one son and five daughters. She was a long time member of St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Estolano; son, Robert Lee (Bobby) Martinez and wife, Linda; daughters, Linda Bassi and husband, Richard of Rio Rancho; Rita Martinez and husband, Patrick Rooney; Anita Garcia and husband Gilbert; Maria Elena Maestas; Clarissa Valdez and husband, Martin, all of Albuquerque. Anita was the proud grandmother of 14 grandchildren, Danita Martinez of Phoenix, AZ, Christina Martinez Steele of Centreville, VA, Bobby Martinez of Chapel Hill, NC; twins Matthew Wilson and wife, Noriko of Eglin AFB, FL, Michael Wilson of Jacksonville, NC; Marie Bassi of St. Louis, MO, Mark Bassi; Kristy and Christopher Garcia; Fabian and Mariah Maestas and their father, Walter Maestas; Jacob, Lucas and Adam Valdez, all of Albuquerque; two great-grandchildren, Izabella Maestas and Kaya Wilson; one sister, Juanita Maes Chavez of Albuquerque; and several relatives in Albuquerque and throughout Northern New Mexico. Anita was a loving mother and grandmother who cherished many activities with her children and grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her love of Angels. She was a lifelong member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Anita will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A Rosary for Anita will be recited on Friday, 7:00 p.m., at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church, 3400 4th NW. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, 12:00 p.m., at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith NE. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Heart Hospital of New Mexico, 715 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. NE, 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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