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Obituary for Martinez


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday August 13, 2001

Gabriela Martinez, 83, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, August 8, 2001. She is survived by her daughter, Nellie Archer of Phoeniz, AZ; son, Eddie R. Martinez and wife, Selfa of Albuquerque; son, Robert Martinez and wife, Marie of Rio Rancho; daughter, Gloria Garcia and husband, Tom of Los Chavez; son, Ron Martinez and wife, Toni of Albuquerque; son, Garry Martinez and wife, Denise of Spring Hill, FL; son, Michael Martinez and wife, Charlotte of Placitas; son, Andy Martinez; daughter, Lorraine Baca and husband, Alvin, both of Albuquerque; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. ¯Willie¯ Martinez; daughters, Martha and Margaret Martinez; grandson, Kenneth Garcia; and great-grandson, Evan James Martinez. Gabriela was a member of the Moose Club, a member of Catholic Daughters, a member of BPOE (Elks Club) and a member of Queen of Angels Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Monday, 9:00 a.m., at Queen of Angels Chapel, with Father Paul Juniet, O.F.M., Celebrant. Entombment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Martinez, Martin Martinez, Fred Lula, Tom Garcia, Jr., Billy Martinez and Jason Martinez. Honorary pallbearers and ushers will be Robert Martinez, Donald Martinez, James Martinez, Mike Martinez, Randy Garcia, Wayne Garcia, Dwayne Garcia, Ramon Martinez, Eric Martinez, Garry Martinez, Jr., and Gabriel Mares. Contributions may be made to Queen of Angels Chapel, 1100 Indian School NW, 87104. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.