Richard "Magoo" Martinez

Richard J. Martinez (Magoo)

9/2/46-7/24/22

Magoo went home to Our Heavenly Father on July 24th, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was an amazing husband, father, grandpa, brother, and uncle. 

Preceded in Death By:

Father Maclovio Martinez, mother Bertha Martinez, sisters Sandra Martinez and Bernadette Tennyson, and mother-in-law Pauline Ortega.

Survived By:

The love of his life, his “Weda”, Geraldine “Geri” Martinez, his sons Shawn and wife Jacki, Gerrit, Devin and wife Kendra. His six grandchildren, Derek, Raven, Dylan, Jordan, Bryon and wife Ana, and Brandon. His sisters, Sharon Solan and husband Barney, Francis Martinez, Barbara Griego and husband Tom. His brothers, Ken Martinez and wife Suzie, Bob Martinez and wife Loretta. His father-in-law, Adelaido Ortega, as well as his five brother-in-law’s, Richard Ortega and wife Lupe, Steve Ortega and wife Joann, Harold Ortega and wife Cindy, Morry Ortega, Leonard Ortega, and Marco Alvarez.

“Magoo” served in the Army National Guard from 1966- 1972 and retired from both the New Mexico Department of Transportation and La Fonda Hotel.

Pallbearers:

Derek Martinez, Raven Martinez, Dylan Martinez, Jordan Martinez, Bryon Martinez, and Brandon Martinez.

Honorary Pallbearers:

Ken Martinez, Richard Ortega, Steve Ortega, Harold Ortega, Morry Ortega, Leonard Ortega, and Marco Alvarez.

A mass will be held on Thursday, August 4th at 10 AM at St. Annes Catholic Church. A reception will follow immediately after mass at St. Annes Hall.