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Hector Martinez, 65, passed away after a short but courageous battle with cancer, Tuesday, January 19, 2010. He faced his illness with great strength and bravery. He is an inspiration to his family and all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Irma Martinez; children, Margaret Sanchez, Daniel Martinez, Elizabeth Sehlmeyer and husband Mike, Jennifer Armenta and husband Julian, Annette Martinez and fiance Luis Garcia; twelve grandchildren, Amanda, Samantha, Vincent, Veronica, Jeremy, Angelina, Jada, Rickey, Jordan, Deyja, Reina, and Janae; three great - grandchildren, Lanae, Payton, and Kaydence; brothers, Lalo Martinez and Victor Martinez of El Paso, TX, Ruben Martinez of Houston, TX, and sisters, Lucy Martinez and Jenny Serros of El Paso, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, Refugio and Margarita Martinez of El Paso, TX; brother, Daniel Martinez; in - laws, Woodie and Ruth Faulk of Albuquerque. Hector was a devoted family man who loved and supported his wife, kids, and grandkids. He taught his kids to be generous and fair, to have a great work ethic, and to always stand up for what they believe in. He never missed his grandkids' school or sporting events. He and Irma loved making their house a home to everyone. Hector was born December 23, 1944 in El Paso, TX. He married Irma on June 29, 1963 and graduated from Burgess High School that same year. Hector joined the union in 1966 after he helped organize Shop Rite Foods Inc. , he was president of the Retail Clerks Union Local 663 from 1967-1969. He worked for the International Union as a representative until October 1973. He moved to Albuquerque in 1973 as an Organizer with Retail Clerks Union Local 1564. Hector served and president and Chief Executive Officer from 1978 - 1982. He became Secretary - Treasurer of the United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 1564 until his retirement in 1999. He loved the people he worked with and for, and was very committed to his career in the union. Hector was an active member of the Board of Directors for United Way throughout his career. He also did volunteer and fund raising work for Diabetes and Leukemia. Hector was Vice President of The Central New Mexico Labor Council. Hector will be dearly missed and forever remembered for his great wit, kind spirit, and the courage he displayed until the very end. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Lomas location, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 24, 2010 with rosary to begin at 5:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 9:00 a.m. at the Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic church 11401 Indian School Rd NE (between Morris & Indian School) Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven catholic Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Hector at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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