Ben Martinez

Ben Martinez, 67, of Las Colonias, passed away on November 22, 2006. He retired from Moly Corp and was a veteran of the Air Force. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan B. and Carolina Martinez, infant sister, Juanita, niece, Cindy Martinez, nephew, Jerome Quintana, parents-in-law, Honorio and Juanita Rael, aunts Elena Medina and Dolores Mascarenas. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Bernice Martinez, his children Johnny Martinez (Lisa) of El Prado, Liza Sanders of Panama City, FL, Francina Beck of Houston, TX, Patricia Gallegos (Donald) of Questa, Amy Pacheco (Eduardo) of Santa Fe, Benny Martinez of Taos, Rozella Bransford (Joseph) of Santa Fe, Renee Lynda Martinez of Taos, Mary Ann Cardenas of Taos, Don J. Martinez of Taos, Antonio Martinez of Taos, brothers and sisters, Oclides Gonzales (Frank), Clorinda Gonzales (Fred), Mario Martinez (Mabel), Florence Quintana (Deacon Jerry), Rose Martinez (Elias), Loretta Suazo (Joe), Tillie Valdez (Peter) and Yolanda Martinez. Rosary was recited on Sunday, November 26, 2006 Funeral mass was held on Monday, November 27, 2006. Both services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment was held on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at Santa Fe National Cemetery.