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Obituary for Martinez


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday August 20, 2003

Larry"Shorty" Martinez, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2003 in Albuquerque. He was born and raised in Grants, NM. Shorty served in the US Army and worked as a bricklayer. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Bernice P. Martinez; children, Larry Jr., Jerry, Annette, Eugene J.J. , and Paul; 14 grandchildren; two brothers, Benito and Frank; four sisters, Lydia, Rose, Nancy and Elaine; other family and friends who loved and will miss him. Memorial Services will be held at San Jose Parish, 2401 Broadway Blvd SE. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. A Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, August 21, 2003 at 8:30 a.m., burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. with military honors. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW Albuquerque, 343-8008.