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Martinez -- Richard Martinez, 70, a resident of Valencia, New Mexico for the past 20 years, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2003. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He was an avid politician, administrator, and enjoyed gardening, writing, and spending time with his loving family. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Eduardo and Victoria Martinez of Los Cerrillos, NM; his brothers, Simon; Eddie; Ben; Jim and Senator Alex Martinez. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Elia of the family home in Los Lunas, NM; his three sons, Edwin of Albuquerque, NM; Danny and his wife, Tracy of Tome, NM; and Victor of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; his daughter, Diana Martinez of Valencia, NM; his six grandchildren, Elena; Richard Daniel III; Nathaniel; Jezelle; Edward; and Miranda; his brother, David Martinez and his wife, Barbara of Texas; his sister, Celia Rios of Santa Fe, NM; his mother-in-law, Tercila Sanchez of Valencia, NM; and his sister and brothers-in-law, Martha Sedillo; Herman; Emilio; Gilbert; and Leo Sanchez. With the deepest respect for Richard's wishes, cremation has taken place. All services will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church beginning with a visitation on Sunday, July 20, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. followed by a rosary at 6:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, July 21, 2003 at 10:00am. Interment will follow at the Valencia Catholic Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM 87002.
        Published on: Sat July 19, 2003