Maria Clorinda Martinez

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved sister, Maria Clorinda Martinez, (Clory), age 94, left this world on October 22, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of El Guache, born on October 14,1930.

Clory was preceded in death by parents Ramon and Librada Martinez, siblings Elisa Lopez (Luis), Alfonso (Rumalda), Ramon (Maria), Robert (Grace), Mike (Amelia). and nieces Angelica Martinez and Crystal Maestas. Sadly, our brother, Jose Ben followed her in death three days later, October 25, 2024. She is survived by sisters, Lillian Romero, Martha Martinez, Julia Ortiz and Lucille Maestas (Eloy) and Ben’s wife, sister-in-law, Suzie Martinez. She is also survived by 19 nieces and nephews, 24 grand nieces and nephews, many cousins, relatives and friends.

Clory left us with many good memories. She was a very generous person, always concerned about our well-being, and was like a second mother, helping to raise generations of Martinez’s. Clory had an unwavering love for her family, and we will fondly reminisce with enormous gratitude. She will always be remembered for her delicious food, great hospitality, and cultural belief in “La Familia”. Clory leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion and strength that will never be forgotten. She will be immensely missed by her sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Special thanks to the many family members who helped care for our beloved Clory in the final 3 months of her life. Also, many thanks to her caretakers, Ideal Home Health Care, Amber Hospice Care and Anvoi Hospice Care.

Funeral services will be combined for both Clory and Ben, with Rosary service to be held, at DeVargas Funeral Home, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 6:00 pm. Funeral Mass for both will be at San Jose Catholic Church in Hernandez, NM, on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 12:00 pm. Internment for Clory will follow the mass at San Jose Cemetery. Ben’s burial service will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, at a later date.

Pall bearers for Clory will be Robert Romero, Rod Romero, Raymond Ortiz, Greg Ortiz, Benny Dale Lucero and Jim Ostic. Honorary pall bears are Randy Martinez, Leroy Martinez, Eloy Maestas and Walter Duran.

The Martinez family would like to thank our relatives and friends for their love, support and contributions during this difficult time. Also, special thanks to the staff at DeVargas Funeral Home for their kindness and expertise.

The family of Maria Clorinda 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