Benceslado W. Martinez – Age 80 a resident of La Mesilla passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 22, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Wyman; mother, Adelina; parents who raised him: Juanita and Pifanio Martinez; brothers: Clyde Wyman and Willie Wyman; sister, Anita Olivas; daughters: Evelyn Martinez, Elenor Storch and Darlene Martinez. He is survived by her daughters: Marlene Martinez French of Española and Jenny Hunter of Albuquerque; and numerous other relatives and friends. Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel at DeVargas Funeral Home. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Española. The family of Benceslado W. Martinez has entrusted the care of their beloved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477