NORMAN MARTINEZ, 44, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan Martinez; and brother, Lonnie Padilla. He enjoyed to hunt, fish and be outdoors. He is loved dearly and will be missed. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Patricia Martinez; children, Lauren, and Madelyn Martinez and Anthony Gonzales; grandson, Aiden; mother, Eloida Martinez; brothers, Chris Moya, Steve Martinez, Ronnie Martinez and Gary Stewart and many other relatives and friends. A service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Latter Day Saints Church on the corner of Fairview and McCurdy. Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated on Monday, November 9, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada. Burial to follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Santa Cruz. The family of Norman Martinez has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477 – www.devargasfuneral.com