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MARTINEZ, CIPRIANO I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have guarded the belief. There is laid up for me the crown of righteousness which Jesus, the Judge, will give to me. In the early morning of January 13, 2014, Cipriano Martinez left the loving arms of his family and crossed the veil into the loving arms of Jesus where he heard the words, "Well done my good and faithful servant." Cippy was born in Pecos, grew up in Pojoaque and went to school at St. Michael's High School. For many years he held the title of State Champion in the 880-yard run. He met and married Amelia Medrano and they had seven children. Cippy later married Laura Rodenz and became a part of Laura and her four daughters' lives. Cippy was a sergeant in the New Mexico National Guard and, after leaving the guard, became a Professional Land Surveyor where he eventually retired from a 40 year business. After retirement he spent 16 years working with various committees during sessions of the New Mexico State Legislature. Cippy loved the mountains of northern New Mexico and farming in the Pojoaque Valley. He fished every river and stream and taught his sons, grandsons and great grandsons to fish, hunt and work the land. He was well known for the green chile that came out of his garden. Cippy is survived by his wife Laura, his children Bernadette Martinez, Angela Duran and husband Phillip, Andrew Martinez and wife Onnie, Danny Martinez and wife Kathy, Annette Perez and husband Michael, Elaine Esquibel and husband Danny, Sonja Rodenz, Gretchen Feucht and her husband James, Marcia Allen and Nadine Tucker and her husband Tony. His loving daughter, Debby Dominguez, and the mother of his children, Amelia Martinez Quintana preceded him in death. He is also blessed with 23 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Joe Martinez and his wife Elvira, his sister Helen Roybal and his sister Bertha Martinez. Cippy was greatly loved and will be missed, but he now dwells in the secret place of the Most High and abides under the shadow of the Almighty. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Christian Life Fellowship, 121 Siringo Road, Santa Fe, NM. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
        Published on: Sun January 19, 2014