Sylvia Lucil Martinez

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sylvia Martinez, age 87, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend who passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025. Sylvia was born on December 13, 1937, to Emedardo & Sofia Lopez. She married Nestor Martinez, from Alcalde on January 15, 1957. Together they had four children.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband Nestor Martinez of 59 years, Parents: Emedardo & Sofia Lopez. Parents-in-law: Benancio & Lugarda Martinez. Sons: Nestor Martinez Jr. & Eugene Martinez, Daughter: Janelle Martinez, Grandchildren: Eugene Martinez Jr. & Robin Martinez. Sons’ in-law: Joseph Martinez & Joe Maestas. Daughter in-law: Lorianne Quintana-Martinez. Brothers & Sisters in-laws: Michael Salazar, Carrie Lopez, Tonie & Joe Trujillo, and Rosanna & Rosendo Padilla. Goddaughter: Valerie Lopez Trujillo

Sylvia was a hardworking woman all her life and meticulous in everything she did. She was a woman of great faith who was always praying her rosary and many prayer books daily, always praying for her all her family and friends. She was a very strong and devout Catholic who never lost her faith, even after enduring the loss of her family. Sylvia loved all her grandchildren very deeply and always carried them in her heart. She loved going to mass and to the blessed sacrament. Her favorite pastime was to go to the casino and McDonald’s for hours with her sister Lala to visit with friends. She was supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital for many years and loved the color RED. Rest in Peace Sylvia you will be in our hearts and memories forever.

Sylvia is survived by her daughter Susan Maestas, grandson Joseph Martinez and wife Rosemary of Utah, granddaughter Monica Martinez of Albuquerque. Great granddaughters Janelle Martinez & Lucianna Martinez, Great grandsons Bentley Martinez, Elijah Trujillo, Sebastian Martinez and Oliver Martinez. Daughter in-law Kathy Martinez. Sisters: Lala Trujillo, Aurelia Fernandez (Juan), and Delfinia Salazar. Brothers: Horace Lopez & Fred Lopez. Godchildren: Annette Rougemont & Ernie Trujillo. Former daughter in-law Cindy Martinez, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A special thank you to Ambercare Hospice, and to her sister Lala Trujillo and niece Debbie Jacquez for taking care of Sylvia. Thank You to Marcella Anaya for always being there to help and being a good friend to Sylvia.

A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 12:30 pm at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church at Ohkay Owingeh, NM, with a Funeral Mass to begin at 1:00 pm.  Burial will take place at La Villita Cemetery in Alcalde, NM.

Honorary Pallbearers: All her grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

The family of Sylvia Martinez has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley. www.devargasfuneral.com