Patricia Martinez

Patricia R. Martinez

Sunrise: January 1957

Sunset: March 2025

Patricia, also known as Patsy, Patricia, Sweety, Pot-Pot, Auntie Tortilla, Blondie, Pats, Helen (in school), and “Santa”; was raised in Nambe where she attended Pojoaque Valley schools. She went on to have a successful 30-year career at the Los Alamos National Laboratory where she worked in the Protocol Office, preparing meetings and visits with LANL employees, State Politicians, and National and International Dignitaries.

In 1981 she married her soulmate, Albert. They raised their two sons (her pride and joy) Steven and Alex in beautiful Chimayo surrounded by family.

Patricia was very loving and was always up for celebrating the wins in life and if you were struggling or down on your luck, she was right there to help you get back on your feet. Whether it was words of wisdom (even if they were stern - when you needed to get your act together) or if you needed a roof over your head while you got back on track, she was opening her door and preparing a place for you at her table.

She was greeted in Heaven by her loving son, Steven A. Martinez; her beautiful mother, Virginia L. Romero and father Jose C. Romero; her most special and loving brother George Romero and brother Horacio Romero; her in-laws whom she loved dearly Manuel and Carmelita Martinez; her brothers-in-law Amado Martinez, Arsenio Romero, and David Martinez; sisters-in-law Lucille Ortiz, and Veronica Trujillo (Florentino). Nephews and nieces (Godson) Jamie Medina, Gregory Romero, James Ray Garcia, Danielle Pacheco and Marie Martinez. Her aunts (Godmother) Prescilla (Joe) Lovato, Miquela (Arturo) Romero, Ernestina (Manuel) Trujillo; uncles Maclovio (Rosabel) Lopez, Leopoldo (Bennie) Lopez, and Horacio Lopez and Maria; grandparents Atanacio and Petra Romero, Gregorio and Beroniz Lopez, and Julian and Rose Trujillo. Her “partner in crime” Maria Romero, her very special friends Cindy and Priscilla Trujillo, Nikki Bustos; many beloved cousins, and little Minnie.

Patricia is survived by the love of her life and best friend Albert Martinez, her devoted and caring son Alex Martinez and Donita Johnson and son Lucas. Her sisters Erlinda (Richard) Key, (Goddaughter) Victoria (Mateo), sons Devin and Jacob; Loyola (Raymond) Garcia, their family Arlene (Leo), Alyssa (Anthony & Josiah), Gabriella, Steven, and James Lee Garcia; Dolores Romero, daughter Amie and AshleyRae, Ted and Consuelo; Marlene (Charlie) Lujan, sons Nick and Eduardo; Roberta (Ascencion) Martinez Jr., daughter Tamara (Kayla), sons Eli and Matthew and families; and Virginia Romero and (Goddaughter) Stacey; and her brother Pete (Angie) Romero, sons Dave and Louie. Aunt Raffy Martinez and family. Brother-in-law Manuel (Lourdes) Martinez, son Tim (Pam), and family; Sisters-in-law Rose Romero; Viola Romero and sons Henry Jr. (Kathy) and family, Matthew (Melanie) and family, Gary (Lupe) and family, and daughter Monica (Ricardo) Ruiz and family; Connie Martinez and daughter Leeann (Adam) and family; Rita (Horacio) Martinez, son Andrew (Sara) and family; Virginia Duran, daughters Melissa (Bert) and Ryan, (Goddaughter) Carmen and family; Lorraine (Victor) Salazar, daughters Stephanie and (Goddaughter) Renee; and Berlinda (Mario) Maestas. Niece Brenda (Rod) Zamora; brother-in-law Leroy Ortiz, sons Ricky (Lorena) and family, and Lenny (Janice) and family; and Sister-in-law Helen Martinez, sons Jayo and family, Chuck (Anna) and family, and Darryl and family. Special friends whom she considered family Lisa and Connie; the Trujillo Sisters; Dani Bustos; Manuel Gurule; Jamie and Patricia Rhors, (Goddaughter) Azariah-Stevie, Ethan, Bailey, and Micah; Lando and Carrie Alire and daughters Katie, Kristy, and Khloe; and many dear cousins, extended family, and friends.

A very special thank you to her loving and caring home nurse Kandi Rodriguez; the staff at Giving; the caring nursing staff at Presbyterian Main; her transport driver at Casa Rael, Hector, and Father John for coming to our home to administer Last Rites; the staff at DeVargas Funeral Home and Holy Family Church, and the Hermanos de La Morada de Los Ranchos.

A Rosary will be held at Holy Family Church in Chimayo, NM on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. With visitation at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Church in Chimayo, NM. A private burial will be held at a later date.

Honorary Pallbearers: All her nieces, nephews, close cousins, and her Tesuque siblings.

The family of Patricia 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