Edwardo Lalito - Age 71 - Ranchos de Taos Martinez

Edwardo Lalito Martinez - a resident of Ranchos de Taos passed away on Aug. 17 at the age of 71. He was born on Feb. 4 1939 to Edward and Estephanita Martinez. Lalito worked as a miner at Molycorp for nearly 20 years. He enjoyed being in the mountains and loved to hunt. He was wed to Ruby Griego and had 6 children which include Marianne Martinez and husband Jose of Santa Fe, Donna Panetta and husband Richard of Windsor, California, Stephanie Martinez from Tacoma, WA, Veronica Walborn and husband Anthony of Olympia, WA, Edward Martinez and wife Lupe of Ranchos de Taos, and Angela Martinez from Olympia, WA. He is survived by 6 living sisters and 3 brothers who are Gilbert Valerio and wife Florence, Frank Martinez, Gaby Martinez and wife Maria, Nestor Martinez, Matilda Hollobaugh and husband Bill, Patsy Jeantette, Diane Martinez, Lillian Martinez, Sarah Martinez and Jane Lucero and husband Dennis. He also had 4 deceased siblings, Florence Maestas, David Martinez, Ernest Martinez and Steve Martinez. Grandchildren include: Lauren and Sean Stone, Christiano Rivera, Raquel and Joey Panetta, Oliver Romero, Anthony Walborn, Edward Martinez, Danny Martinez, Stevan Martinez, Andrew Martinez and Isabella Torres. He was loved by many and will be missed greatly. A memorial will be held on Friday, August 20, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Asisi Catholic Church in Ranchos de Taos. The family of Edwardo Martinez has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477

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