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Tony L. Martinez
October 24th, 1941 - January 9th, 2022
October 24th, 1941 - January 9th, 2022
Forever in Our Hearts
Tony L. Martinez Sr., 80, a resident of Ranchito’s, passed away on January 9th, 2022, with a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is proceeded in by his father Leopoldo C. Martinez, his mother Trinidad Martinez, father-in-law Jose B. Baca, mother-in-law Margarita Baca, his son Toby G. Martinez, daughter-in-law Sylvia Gallegos-Martinez, grandson Antonio Valdez, sister Josephine Trujillo, brother-in-law Joe Trujillo, brothers; Pablo Martinez, Eliseo Martinez, and Jose Martinez, nephew Pablito Martinez, and granddaughter Juliet Martinez.
Tony had a love for music, he was a long-time musician for over 35 years and founder of Tony Y Mary Y Los Cavaliers. Music was his passion, his band was a family band formed of his wife, sons, nephews, grandsons, daughters, and friends. He also served the City of Espanola for 27 years and was a Veteran of the United States Army. Tony had so much love for his family, they were the world to him next to his love for the Lord.
Tony is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary E. Martinez, daughter Judy E. Archuleta and husband Anthony Archuleta, son Tony Martinez Jr. and partner Lori Montoya, daughter Jennifer Martinez, son Ben Martinez and our sunshine Michelle Herrera, daughter Sandy Madigan and husband Jason Madigan, daughter Debra Martinez and partner Aaron Corriz, son Tommy Martinez, and nephew Fabian Martinez, who is like a son, maternal aunt Bennie Gonzales, special uncle Antonio Atencio and aunt Lourdes Atencio, special aunt Floraine Atencio, brother Frutoso Martinez and wife Bernice Martinez, brother Belarmino Martinez and wife Lita Martinez, sister-in-law’s; Connie Martinez, Esther Martinez, Pheobe Cordova, Juanita Baca, Berlin Padilla and husband Leo Padilla, brother-in-law Dan and wife Eva Baca. Tony had 20 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Tony will be dearly missed by has large family and by the community. Please keep Tony’s wife and family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of loss.
Services will start in Thursday, January 20th, 2022 5PM for visitation at Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola, Rosary will prayed at 6PM and Mass will be the following day Friday, January 21, 2022 at 10AM located at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, burial to follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery.
The Martinez Family has entrusted their loved one to the Rivera Family Funeral Home of the beautiful Espanola Valley.
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Tributes
Victor Martinez
You were a kind and always thoughtful person. Rest In peace.May God be with you always
Alvin
To the Martinez family. Our deepest sympathy to all. May god bless your family and give you peace during this difficult time. Alvin & Norma
Sylvia & Jerry Atencio & Family
May Our Lord embrace Tony as he is richly rewarded for a well lived life. Tony was the example of how we should conduct ourselves. He was honest, creditable, fair, and a Gentlemen! Maria Y Familia, En el Cielo, todos ustedes se reunirán! We offer our earnest condolences to all of Tony’s survivors. Sylvia & Jerry Atencio & Family
Emma Lopez
Mary, my dear friend. I am so sorry about Tony’s passing. I know how sad it is to lose your loved ones. To you and your family please accept my condolences . Just know he is now resting in the arms of the angels in paradise. He was a good husband, father, and grandfather. My prayers and thoughts are with you Mary. I love you. Your friend Emma
Deborah Romero
So sorry about the passing of Debra's Father. I know he is a very wonderful and good person, because he has such an amazing and wonderful daughter. My prayers and thoughts go out to him and the entire family. God bless you.
Irene Romero
Mary and Family. My condolences on the passing of your beloved husband, Dad, grandpa and friend. May god wrap his arms around you Hold you tight in this difficult time. He is now joining Toby to play there beautiful music. May you all treasure your memories you all shared with Tony. Irene Romero.
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