FERMIN P. Age 78, passed away November 2, 2011. Fermin was born March 30, 1933 in Lobatos, Colorado the son of Elias Martinez and Anita Duran Martinez. He enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting, an avid boxing and baseball fan, sight-seeing, gambling and spending time with his loving family. He is survived by his children Vera (Guy) Manfre of Albuquerque, NM; Bea Nuanes of Alamosa, CO; Greg (Esther) Martinez of Albuquerque, NM; Monica (James) Gutierrez of Bosque Farms, NM; Agnes (Robert) Cordova and Christopher Reyes both of Albuquerque, NM; 11 grandchildren Paul, Matthew, Eva, Nicole, Megan, Kayla, Shannon, Olivia, Adam, Aizlinn and Luke; seven great-grandchildren Josie, Lanaya, J.J., Elias, Reies, Sofia and Braylon; two sisters Cecilia Vigil, Melva (Lupe) Gonzales all of Manassa, CO; one brother Eddie (Dorothy) Martinez of Michigan. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Fermin was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ramona Martinez, Josephine Garcia, grandson Gregory Martinez II, sisters Ida and Elevinia (Beanie) Vialpando, brothers Pete, Andy and Joe Martinez; sister-in-law Cora Martinez, brother-in-laws Alonzo Vialpando and Jake Vigil. A Vigil Service with Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 12:30 pm and Memorial Service to follow at 1:00 pm at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Manassa. Interment will follow at Los Cerritos Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Romero Funeral Home of Alamosa.
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