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MARTINEZ -- David J. Martinez, Jr., 74, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2008, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 13, 1934 to David and Juanita Martinez in Taos, NM. David is preceded in death by his father, David J. Martinez Sr.; mother, Juanita Richards; brother, Louie "Sweetie" Martinez, and brother-in-law, Leo Hoch. He is survived by his son, David J. Martinez; grandson, Darius J. Martinez; three sisters, Nina Hoch, Gloria (Felix) Gonzales and Lillian (Orlando) Chavez, all of Albuquerque; sister-in-law, Minnie Martinez of Santa Fe, and numerous nieces and nephews. David was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served our country during the Korean War. He was an active member of the American Legion Post 99. His favorite pastimes included fishing, dancing and spending time at Post 99. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass of Resurrection will be held on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 1800 Martha St. NE. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Special appreciation to all who assisted in making this difficult moment memorable, with heartfelt thanks from the family.
        Published on: Sat January 10, 2009