Half

Obituary for Martinez


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday November 04, 1999

Fred G. Martinez, 77, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, died Saturday, October 30, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rose Rael Martinez of Albuquerque; daughters, Virginia M. Woodward and husband, Grant of Dana Point, CA and Julianne M. Leighty and husband, Michael of Ft. Worth, TX; sons, Ronald F. Martinez and wife, Suzy of Phoenix, AZ and Eugene G. Martinez and wife, Anita of Minneaopolis, MN; grandsons, Brett Woodward and Ryan Woodward, both of Dana Point, CA; and 2 granddaughters, Tamara Leighty and Megan Leighty, both of Ft. Worth, TX; sisters, Rufina M. Gonden and husband, Frank of Concord, CA and Sylvia M. Fator and husband, Tom of Arcadia, CA; aunt, Lena McElroy and husband, Tom of Las Vegas,NM; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Martinez served in the U.S. Navy for many years. He was a member of American Legion Post 100 and the Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Martinez was also a member of Queen of Heaven Church. He taught History at Valley High School. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Church, 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE, with Father Johnny Lee Chavez, Celebrant. Interment will take place at 12:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.