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MARTINEZ, PATRICIA H. Former Santa Rosa resident, Patricia H. Martinez, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, with her family by her side. She was 75 years old. Pat, as she was affectionately known, was born on February 28, 1939 in Madison, South Dakota to Francis Edward and Helen (Olson) Halpin. During her early years, Pat moved with her family to various towns and cities throughout the Southwest, eventually coming to Santa Rosa in the mid 1950's. She was a 1957 graduate of Santa Rosa High School. Pat and her former husband, Johnny Martinez, were business partners with Archie Zinck in managing several local restaurants, including Tiffins, Sun and Sand, The Club Cafe and the Comet Drive Inn. She left Santa Rosa for a few years to work in Santa Fe for the Governor's Office of Employment and Training. Upon returning to Santa Rosa she served as Guadalupe County Manager before leaving for Los Lunas and then to Albuquerque to be closer to her family. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Helen Halpin; brothers Larry and Mike Halpin; and daughter Luanna Martinez Sena. She is survived by her children, Steve (Chris Sanchez) Martinez of Albuquerque, LeSharon (Ricky) Redelman of Liberty Township, Ohio, Vicente "Buddy" Martinez of Santa Rosa and Casey (Carolyn) Martinez of Rio Rancho. Grandchildren Rhonda (Ryan) Hillis of Groveport, Ohio, Mark Redelman of Liberty Township, Ohio, John (Gabby) Martinez of Albuqurque, Nicholas Martinez of Castle Rock, Colorado, Ashley (Vicente) Silva of Rio Rancho, Tana (Austin) Martinez and Riley (Clint) Martinez both of Albuquerque. Great-grandchildren Wyatt and Gavin Hillis, Kateri and Nathaniel Silva and Katalea Luanna Martinez. Brother, Bill (Peggy) Halpin of Albuquerque, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. As per Pat's wish, cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Presbyterian Financial Services, 720 Vassar Dr NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 in Pat's memory. The family extends their sincere thanks to Presbyterian Hospice for the most compassionate care given to our Mom, Granny, Great Granny, Sister and Aunt in her time of need. Arrangements were made through Direct Funeral Services.
        Published on: Thu August 28, 2014