Anselmo Martinez, age 74, a resident of Springer, NM, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Miners Colfax Medical Center.

He was born on February 7, 1944 in Wagon Mound, NM, to his parents Desiderio Martinez and Teodorita Fernandez Martinez.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Patricia Martinez, parents: Desiderio and Teodorita Martinez, daughter: Yolanda Irene Martinez, grandson: Angel Anselmo Martinez, brothers: Joe Martinez, Arturo Martinez, sisters: Margaret Martinez and Juanita Chavez.

He is survived by his daughters:  Joanna Martinez and fiancée Michael Moree of Springer, NM; Gloria Martinez partner Mike of Oklahoma; Dolores Martinez and husband Orlando Salazar of Las Cruces, NM; son: Anselmo Desiderio Martinez of Portales, NM; grandson: Jesse Martinez (Tasha) of Cimarron, NM; sister: Christine Martinez of Wagon Mound, NM; brother: Eloy (Gloria0 Martinez of Las Vegas, NM; sisters: Maria Martinez of Pittsville, CO; Bernave (Robert) of Denver, CO; brother: Ricardo Martinez of Wagon Mound, NM; numerous: nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many friends. Cremation has taken place and burial of cremains at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted and in the care of Rogers Mortuary 600 Reynolds Avenue Las Vegas, NM 1-800-479-3511 or 505-425-3511. www.rogersmortuarynm.com to sign the