Filiberto Cristobal Martinez

Filiberto Cristobal Martinez

December 21, 1949 – October 16, 2024

Filiberto C. Martinez, age 74, a lifelong resident of Cordova, NM, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, following a lengthy illness. He was the youngest of 8 siblings. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Octavio and Patrocinia Martinez; Grandfather Juan Martin Martinez; brothers, Adonil Martinez, Dennis Martinez, Jose Rubel Martinez, Octavio Martinez Jr., and sisters Eliza Martinez and Mabel Sherwood; special friend Rodney Romero and many nephews and nieces. 

Filiberto is survived by sisters, Dorothy Rael and Florinda Martinez; his close nephews and nieces who cared for him until his last day, Joseph, Denise, Leanna, Darren and Angelina. He was loved by his many nephews and nieces and will be missed by them and numerous other relatives and friends. 

A Memorial Service will take place at the Sangre de Cristo Chapel at DeVargas Funeral Home in Espanola, NM, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 1:00 pm. Burial to take place at Presbyterian Cordova Cemetery.

Serving as Pall Bearers are: Darren Martinez and Angelina Charlton.

Honorary Pall Bearers are: Joseph and Denise Martinez, Leanna Martinez, Joseph Martinez Jr., Dyna Trujillo, Manuel Viaga, Angie Chavez and Pedro Sanchez.

The family of Filiberto Martinez has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley. www.devargasfuneral.com 505-747-7477