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1925-2001 Isaiah Edward Martinez Jr, also lovingly known as Eddie and Challito, 76, a resident of Belen, passed away on Friday May 11, 2001. Isaiah was born to Isaiah and Juanita Martinez on April 25, 1925 in Fresno, California. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps in Iwo Jhima, and the Guadal Canal. He was a master auto mechanic, winning trips and numerous awards for Best of the Best. He built and raced cars, worked for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and at one time drove the van from Belen to the Sandia Bingo. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and music; having played the trumpet and various brass instruments. He sang tenor, and served as a choir director, was a member of the San Juan Symphony Chorus in Farmington, and was a charter member of the Renaissance Chorale in Farmington. He was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Los Chavez, and was formally a deacon for the Baptist Church in Farmington. Above all this, he always enjoyed his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Isaiah is survived by his loving wife Rebecca of the family home in Belen, his sons George V. Martinez Sr. of Farmington, Gerald Martinez and wife Bernice of Farmington, his daughters Janet Daniels and husband Steven, Joanne Lujan and husband Anthony of Albuquerque, thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, his brothers Ralph Martinez and wife Ida of Los Chavez, Luther H. Martinez and wife Rose of Yuba City, California, his sister Rosalind Vasquez of Albuquerque, his uncle David, his aunts Lily, Mercy, and Rebecca, and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Memorial services for Mr. Martinez will be held on Wednesday May 16 at 1:00 PM at the 1st Baptist Church of Los Chavez, 09 Los Chavez Park, with Pastor Boyd Morerod and John C' De Baca officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be G. Vincent Martinez Jr., Samuel Martinez, Luke Martinez, Ralph Martinez, Luther H. Martinez, James C' De Baca, Ben C' De Baca, John C' De Baca, Gary Van Ginkle, Johnie Blea, L.B. Vasquez, Jorge Palacios, and Dario Martinez. Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Home in Belen.
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