Joe B Martinez

February 16th, 1931 - July 31st, 2017

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Joe B. Martinez age 86, a resident of Velarde passed away on July 31, 2017 following a lengthy illness and a broken heart after losing his beloved wife Flora Martinez on June 29, 2017. Joe was preceded in death by his wife; Flora Martinez, Parents; Juan Pablo and Eutimia Martinez, Daughter; Lena Anaya, Sister: Rosie Mascarenas, Brother in Law; Albert Gonzales, Daughter in Law; Geraldine Martinez. Joe is survived by his Sons; David Martinez, Terry Martinez and wife Lenora, Brothers: Arthur Martinez and wife Darlene, Horace Martinez and wife Gloria, Sisters; Lucy Gonzales, Lila Gallegos, Grandson; Danny Anaya and wife Frieda, Granddaughters: Michelle Moore and husband David, Jeanelle Anaya, Cindy Chavez and husband Monse, Delilah Martinez and Fiancé Jack, Amanda Trujillo and husband David. Twelve Great-grandchildren. Joe served in the Korean War and was a member of the Civic/Fraternal American Legend Organization. He loved working at his gas station and took great pride in it. He had a great sense of humor and was always joking with everyone. Flora, his wife was his everything and couldn’t live without her, they are reunited up in heaven once again. He was a family oriented individual and loved his family greatly. He will be greatly missed and loved dearly. Public visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. 6:00 PM at the Rivera Family Funeral Home, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, 9:00 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Velarde, New Mexico. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, 2:15 PM. Serving the Family as Pallbearers will be Jeff Martinez, Ernie Gonzales, Jose Anaya, Josh Quintana, David Varela, and Jerome Martinez. The family of Joe B. Martinez has entrusted the care of their loved one to the Rivera Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Espanola, New Mexico.

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Juan. & Meloney Sanchez

Our hearts are saddened by the passing of Joe we truly believe he missed his wife. We can't attend his services because we are sick but you will all be in our prayers.

Published August 9th, 2017

Helen Romero

To my cousin Joe I will miss you. My condolences to the Martinez family. My prayera are with you all.

Published August 5th, 2017

Angela Garcia

There are so many precious memories that can be spoken of Joe. Some of my favorite ones are the time the four of us (You ,Flora, Mado And myself) took a vacation to California. When we visited at your home and you always made us feel so at home. Your jokes, your love for candy and green chile and of course the delicious meals Flora cooked for us .I have missed Flora oh so much, many times I have found myself picking up the phone to ask her for advice or just to chat in the late evening and then I realize she is no longer with us. Now your gone also and I will miss calling you to see how your doing but I take consolation in knowing that you and Flora are together and no longer suffering. You were such an amazing couple. My most sincere condolences to David, Terry, Lenora and the grandkids. RIP friend you will be dearly missed.

Published August 2nd, 2017