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Martinez -- 1919-2000 Marcos G. Martinez, a resident of Belen, died on May 4, 2000. He was born on November 13, 1919 in Valverde, NM to Casimiro and Genoveva Martinez and lived in San Marcial, NM during his youth. A World War II veteran, Marcos served his country in the Navy and was aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia that was sunk at the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He also served aboard the U.S.S. Lexington, the U.S.S. Copahee, U.S.S. Iowa, and the U.S.S. Hancock. He received the following decorations: Asiatic; Pacific Nine Stars; American Area; African; European Area; Philippine Liberation Two Stars; American Defense One Star; Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon; Victory Medal World War II; and the Good Conduct Medal. Following the end of World War II, he married Rosenda Armijo on July 8, 1946. He retired from Sandia Labs in 1981 after 25 years of service. Marcos was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, and the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Albuquerque Chapter. He is survived by his loving wife, Rosenda of Belen; seven children, Vangie D. Martinez of Albuquerque, Jerry G. Martinez and wife, Eva of Belen, Monico E. Martinez of Jarales, Ramon A. Martinez and wife, Betty of Pueblitos, Jose M. Martinez and wife, Anna of Belen, Irene C. Garcia and husband, Donald of Belen, and Bernadette F. Martinez of Lewisville, TX; 21 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Other survivors include his siblings, Filiberto Martinez of Socorro, Josie Gonzales of Belen, Siprianita Ortega of Belen; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church with a Rosary to be recited at 5:00 p.m. Following the Rosary, at 6:00 p.m., will be a gathering for family and friends at the Parish Hall. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, May 8, 2000, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church with Father Tom Greancy officiating. Burial with Military Honors will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Brian Martinez, Christopher and Jose Martinez, Samuel Martinez, Derek Crnkovich and Carla Martinez. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons, Aaron Garcia, Ryan and Lucas Martinez, and his friend, Oswald Sanchez. Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Home of Belen.
        Published on: Sun May 07, 2000