David Martinez age 94, a resident of Las Vegas, NM entered eternal life peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. He was born on October 7, 1922 in El Empierdado NM. He was a member of The Morada de Nuestra Señora Dolores Sheridan, and Sociedad de San Antonio- Los Montoyas. He worked as a Trackman for the Santa Fe Railroad for many years. He loved his family very much and was a strong willed, hardworking man. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jose and Catalina Martinez; grandson: Randy Martinez; sons: Roger Martinez and Reynaldo Martinez; father-in-law: Adolfo Ulibarri. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years: Mary Martinez; sons: Gerald Martinez and wife Rita, Gilbert Martinez and wife Kathy all of Las Vegas, NM, William Martinez and wife Deborrah of Albuquerque, NM, Juan Martinez, Jose Martinez and wife Judy all of Las Vegas, NM; and his one and only daughter "his consentida" Geraldine Baca and husband Jonas of Las Vegas, NM; two sisters Marylou Gallegos and husband Charlie from Albuquerque NM, Eva Aragon of Las Vegas NM, and one brother Juan Martinez and wife Pat from Albuquerque NM; grandchildren: Francine Martinez Romero and husband Rocky all of Albuquerque, NM; Tanya Martinez of Las Vegas, NV; Matthew Martinez, Sharon Martinez all of Albuquerque, NM; Lakersha Montaño and husband Steven of Santa Fe, NM; Angel Martinez; Aurelia Martinez both of Albuquerque, NM; William Martinez, Jr and wife Dominique of Tecolote, NM; Joseph "Joey" Martinez of Albuquerque, NM; Janis Baca-Ramos and husband Rudy of Las Vegas, NM; Enrique Cavazos and wife Lindsay of Tijeras, NM; Reyna Martinez, Amor Martinez both of Las Vegas, NM; Christopher Martinez of Española, NM; two special grandsons: Roger Martinez and wife Sharon of Albuquerque, NM; Miguel Martinez and Fiancee Destiny Lucero of Las Vegas, NM; also surviving him are twenty-five great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and many special friends. Rosary service will be held on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 7:00pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 17, 2016 at 9:00am also at Our Lady of Sorrows Church with Father George V. Salazar as Celebrant. Interment will take place at Los Montoya's Cemetery with the following serving as Casket Bearers: Miguel Martinez, Jose Martinez, Roger Martinez, Joseph "Joey" Martinez, Jonas Baca, Marcus Trujillo, Nikko Baca and William Martinez, Jr. Honorary bearers will be his remaining grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Please visit Rogers Mortuary website:www.rogersmortuarynm.com to sign the online register book. Arrangements are under the direction of Rogers Mortuary 600 Reynolds Avenue Las Vegas, NM. 1-800-479-3511 or 505-425-3511.