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MARTINEZ -- David M. Martinez, 89, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 14 years, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2008. David was born October 13, 1918 the son of Jacob and Cleofas Montoya Martinez in Santa Fe, NM. He is a Past Commander of Military order of Cooties; member of the VFW and DAV; active member of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rio Rancho, and St. Therese Little Flower of Albuquerque. David enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Julia Martinez of Rio Rancho; three children, David M. Martinez of Novato, CA, Thomas E. Martinez and wife Paula of Placitas, NM, and Daniel A. Martinez and wife Teresinha of Albuquerque; four grandchildren, Christopher, Nathan, Julie, and Justin Martinez. The visitation for David will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho. Interment will be at 1:00 p.m., in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Pallbearers will be Chris Martinez, Nathan Martinez, Steve Williams, Mark Williams, Robert Rivera, and Tom Baca. Military honors will be presented by the VFW Post 2951 of Santa Fe. Arrangements entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 (505) 892-9920 www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Wed July 16, 2008