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MARTINEZ, RICHARD R. "DICK" Age,77, Dick passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2013. He was born in Questa, NM on August 18, 1935 and lived there for almost half his life. He had also lived in Santa Fe prior to moving to Albuquerque, NM in 1972 where he resided until his death. Dick is survived by his wife of 51 years, Martha "Marti" Martinez; seven children, Stephanie Cordova, John Carlo (Dolores) Martinez, Laura (Robert) Ybarra, Zoe Ann (Damon) Alvarez, John Paolo Martinez, Sara Martinez, John Ricco (Billie Jean) Martinez; eleven grandchildren, Kristin, Eric, Steven, Adam, Damon, Aubri, Nicholas, Justus, Stephanie, Naomi, Noah; one sister Maude (Berlin) Trujillo; many nieces and nephews. He leaves behind many friends in Taos County, Albuquerque, and in other states. He was a Korean War Veteran having served with the U.S. Marine Corps as a S /Sgt., later joined the NMNG for a brief period where he was a M/Sgt. At his request, no services will be held and his cremains will be interred at the U.S. National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. The family wishes to thank Bianca Gonzales and the Veteran's Hospital for the extraordinary care of their beloved husband and father. Dick's family will have a celebration of his life on Sunday, May 5th, 3:30 pm at Albuquerque City Limits Restaurant. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to any local Disabled Veteran's organization. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
        Published on: Wed May 01, 2013