David Gilbert Martinez

David G Martinez, 67, of Chimayo NM, passed away from a brief illness on May 10, 2023.

David is preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Louise Martinez; in-laws Manuel and Carmelita Martinez. Brothers Robert and Edward Martinez, brothers in law Amado Martinez and Arsenio Romero, sisters in law Veronica Trujillo and Lucille Ortiz, nephews Steven Martinez and James Medina niece Monique Martinez and good friend Elirray Trujillo.

David was the jack of all trades, quite the carpenter, loved the outdoors, and his family and friends.  He was a very hard worker, always busy, never a moments rest. 

David is survived by his wife Connie Martinez of Chimayo, NM, daughter Leann and husband Adam Archuleta of El Rito, NM, sister Charlene Valdez of La Fragua, in-law’s Berna Martinez, Rose Romero, Viola Romero, Rita and Horacio Martinez, Manuel and Lourdes Martinez, Albert and Patsy Martinez, Virginia Duran, Lorraine and Victor Salazar, Berlinda and Mario Maestas, Helen Martinez, and Leroy Ortiz, grandchildren Marcus Martinez, Tiffany, Kayleena, Adam Jr, Lucia, Santiago Archuleta and four great grandchildren, Brittany, Frank, Bella, and Xander who were like grandchildren to him numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Celebration of Life will be on May 16, 2023 with a Rosary at 1:00 pm and Mass at 2:00 pm at Holy Family Parish in Chimayo, NM. Pallbearers will be Marcus Martinez, Adam Archuleta Jr, Santiago Archuleta, Charlie Valdez, George Valdez, and Dennis Martinez.

The family of David Martinez has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley.  www.devargasfuneral.com  505-747-7477