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Obituary for Saiz-Martinez


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday May 25, 1999

Saiz- Christine (Merlinda) Saiz-Martinez, 47, passed away with her loved ones at her side on May 22, 1999 at her home in Chamita, New Mexico. Mrs. Martinez worked for the New Mexico Department of Human Services in Espanola. She was raised in Albuquerque and was a graduate of Albuquerque High. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pilar and Brigida Saiz. She is survived by her husband, Leo Martinez; and a daughter, Bridgid of the home in Chamita; a step-son, Leo Martinez Jr. of Santa Fe. She is also survived by her motherly sister, Tomasita Saiz-Mirabal; sisters, Mary and husband, Panfilo Sanchez, Marcella Florez, Novie Sanchez, all of Albuquerque; brothers, Luiz Saiz and wife, Ramona of Albuquerque and Victor Saiz and wife, Elizabeth of Belen; many loving nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends. A Rosary is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 24, 1999, at St. John the Baptist Church in San Juan Pueblo. Mass is tentatively scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 25, 1999, at St. John the Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Block-Salazar Mortuary in Espanola.