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Obituary for MARTINEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday April 06, 2012

LOUIS VICTOR age 67. Born July 13, 1944. Passed away unexpectedly Tuesday 03/27/12. He is survived by his wife of 29 years Patricia Martinez. He is also survived by his daughter of Julia Martinez-Michelle Flores and her children: Michael Martinez, Jessica Flores, Ericka Flores, and Felicia Flores. He is also survived by his other children of Frances Carrillo- Gilbert Serna, Beverlie Frazier and her two children: Kendra Frazier & Katie Frazier, Valerie Muldez and her two children: Ana Muldez, & Elisha Muldez. He also was a father figure to Pat's kids Stephanie, Sheri, Heather. He is preceded in death by his darling mother Ester Rueda who loved him so very much and by his son Victor Martinez. In his day he made some of the most creative Native American jewelry in New Mexico. His pieces of turquoise will be a reminder of him. He trained world renowned Jewelry artist NaNa Ping David Garcia to make jewelry. He had a love for horses. He would spend his time training & breaking in horses. He could make a horse dance. Services @ Sagebrush Church 6440 Coors between Montano/Paseo Monday, April 9, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. He will be laid to rest next to his son in Tierra Amarilla, NM the following morning.