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Obituary for MARTINEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Saturday January 03, 2004

Mrs. Loretta F. Martinez, 61, a resident of Albuquerque passed on January 1, 2004 with her loving family by her side after battling cancer for 4 years. Mrs. Martinez was the beloved wife of 38 years to Mr. Edward Martinez. Mrs. Martinez was a loving mother to one daughter, Theresa A. (Bonnie) Martinez; two sons, Edward J. (Sonny) Martinez and wife, Patricia (Pat), Arcenio (Archie) Martinez and wife, Joy; a loving grandmother to nine grandchildren, Jocelyn, Angelena, John, Brenda, Jessica, Jasmine, Joseph, Jayden and Joleigh; two great grandchildren, Alyssa and Ashley. Mrs. Martinez was a loving sister to three sisters, Frances Toledo, Leanore Fragua, Eloida Toya and husband, James; three brothers, Robert, Albert and Jacky Fragua. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, in laws and friends. Mrs. Martinez was a member of the Catholic Church. She loved everyone and opened her heart and home to so many and will be missed dearly. She was very proud of her family and her heritage. A visitation will be Sunday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Santuario de San Martin Catholic Church, 8301 Camino de San Martin SW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m by Brother A. J. San Francesco. A final visitation will be Monday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Santuario de San Martin Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Vance. Interment will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, John Martinez, Calvin Toya, Harris Toya, Ray Cardona, Art Cardona and Rodney Cardona. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW 243-7861