Carlos E. - Rincoñada - Age 66 Martinez

Carlos Ernesto Martinez Age: 66 Lifelong resident of Rinconada, passed away Friday, July 9, 2010 after suffering a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manual and Beatrice Martinez; and brother Jose Guadalupe Martinez. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ruth Martinez; sons, Billy and Juan Martinez; daughters, Dorothy and Shirley Martinez (Michael Lucero) and a very special granddaughter, Brianna Lucero all of Rinconada; Sisters, Clorinda Elmore of Santa Fe, Rosina McDowell of La Mesilla, Rose (Gege) Sandoval of Sombrillo, Alberta Martinez of La Mesilla; Brother, Cornelio Martinez of Espanola and many nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends. Public visitation will begin on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 5:00p.m. in the Chapel of Peace of DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory, with a rosary to follow at 7:00p.m. a second rosary will be held on Monday, July 12, 2010 at 7:00p.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Dixon. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 11:00a.m. also at the St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, with burial to follow at the Pilar Cemetery. Assisting the family as pallbearers will be Ernest Torres, Juan Chavez, Randy Torres, Pat Archuleta, Michael Lucero and Jimmy Torres. Honorary pallbearer is Brianna Lucero. The family of Carlos Ernesto Martinez has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 1-505-747-7477

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