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Jose

Jose Martinez

d. July 28, 2020

JOSÉ E. MARTINEZ (CHE), 68, a resident of El Guache, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Trinidad Martinez; brothers, Pablo and Elesio Martinez; sister, Josephine Trujillo; brother-in-law, José (Joe) Trujillo; nephew, Pablito Martinez; father-in-law, Napoleon Salazar; mother-in-law, Helen Salazar; great-granddaughter, Erin Martinez.

José was born in Fairview, NM to Leo and Trinidad Martinez on March 20, 1952. He was the youngest of seven children. Che married the love of his life, Esther, on February 21, 1971, they were blessed with four beautiful children; Joey, Everett, Daniel and Geraldine. His children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his greatest treasure. He cherished the moments when he had them all together under one roof. He loved to joke and have fun with everyone around, making nicknames for family and friends such as Cuppie, Gampi, Tweela, Plungy, Cherry, Birdie, Bob and Sweeper to name a few. He enjoyed listening to music (especially the Oldies and Spanish), dancing, playing the saxophone with his family and friends, going to the casino and ALWAYS being by Esther’s side. Che was a tough but gentle man, who never gave up, always found a way. He will forever and always be loved, remembered and cherished by all who knew him.

In his passing, Che is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Esther Martinez; their children, José E. Martinez Jr.(Canisha); Everett Martinez and wife Eliza, Geraldine Ortiz and husband Lawrence, and Daniel Martinez; grandchildren, Ayesha Martinez (Kenny), Patricia Martinez (Matthew), Martín Martinez (Genesis), Jeremiah Martinez, Joseph Martinez and Caleb Ortiz; great-grandchildren,  Kylie, Kayden & Kamerynn Trujillo. He leaves behind his brothers; Tony Martinez and wife Mary, Frutoso Martinez and wife Bernice, Belamino Martinez and wife Lita; sisters-in-law, Connie Martinez, Ellena Martinez and husband Leon, and Debbie Salazar; brothers-in-law, Johnny Salazar and wife Josefina, Fernando Salazar, Gerald Salazar and wife, Eunice; only surviving aunt, Benny Gonzales of Dixon; God-children whom he never forgot, Leo Maestas, Stephanie Martinez, Steven Padilla, Danielle Martinez, Adam Martinez; as well as many other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends from both the Martinez and Padilla families whom he loved very much.

Public visitation will begin on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory, with a rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. Memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Espanola. Serving the family as pallbearers will be, Martín, Jeramiah, Joseph, Caleb, and Kayden. The family would like to express their gratitude to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory, Erica, Kris and Emily with Giving Company for your care, to the staff at CHRISTUS Saint Vincent Hospital intensive care COVID unit for your endless comfort, courage, hope, tenderness, patience and love, while taking care of Che. Deacon Jack for your prayers and support, Becky Brandon, CHRISTUS Saint Vincent Hospital Patient Advocate, for giving us all the knowledge possible through his COVID-19 journey and ensuring that we were aware of what was going on at all times; to all the family and friends for your love, thoughts, prayers, encouragement and contributions. The family of Jose E. Martinez (Che) has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477 – www.devargasfuneral.com

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