Jose O. - Age 79 - Rio Chama Martinez

Jose Orlando Martinez, 79, a resident of Rio Chama, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, September 19, 2010 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Fidel and Adelina Martinez; brother, Clotario Martinez; brother-in-law, Medardo Gallegos; and some nieces and nephews. Jose is survived by his wife of 43 yrs. Lucy Martinez of Rio Chama; daughter, Yolanda Martinez and companion Johnny Herrera of El Duende; son, Stephen Martinez of Lymon, CO.; grandchildren, Isaac and Jazmin Martinez of Rio Chama and Juanito Martinez of Denver, CO.; sons, Manuel Martinez and wife Bonnie of Indiana and LeRoy Martinez and wife Ruby of Grand Junction, CO.; brothers and sisters, Tere Gallegos of Rio Chama, Fidel Jr. and wife Rose Martinez of Hernandez, Augustin Martinez and wife Florida of El Rito, Luis Martinez and wife Luisa Martinez, Cy Martinez, Loyola and Candy all of Rio Chama. Numerous nieces, nephews and others loving relatives and friends. A devotional will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory. The family of Jose Orlando Martinez has entrusted the care of their loved to the DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 1-877-747-3600 or www.devargasfuneral.com\r\n

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