ROBERT E. MARTINEZ, 34, a resident of Española, passed away June, 17, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lorraine Martinez; grandmother, Marina Martinez; uncles, Tano, Modie, George, and Howard Martinez; grandpa, Joe, Magdalena Montoya; padrino, Harold Romero of Velarde. Robert was very artistic, he enjoyed tattooing, he will be missed dearly by all who knew him and appreciated him. Mr. Martinez is survived by his father, David Martinez and wife Pauline of Española; brother, David Martinez, Jr. and wife Roslba; nephew, David Martinez, III, and Daniel Martinez all of Fort Worth, Texas; niece, Denea Morgan of Marion Iowa; favorite nephew, Scott Naranjo (companion, Alexis) of Española; grandfather, Modesto Martinez of Española; uncles, Michael and wife Karren Martinez of La Puebla, Jerry and wife Darby Martinez of La Mesilla, Leonard and wife Denise of Rio Chama, Melvin and companion Jean of Fairview; aunts, Mary and husband Jake Sandoval of Riverside, Inez and Edward Valencia of Santa Cruz, Angela and Jerry Trujillo of Chimayo, Ymelda Romero of Velarde, Lucille and Frank Diaz of Albuquerque, Patsy and Juan Segure of Albuquerque, Corrine and Nino Fresquez of Velarde, Gloria and Benny Rivera of La Villita and other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Burial will be held at a later date. The family of Robert E. Martinez has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477 or www.devargasfuneral.com