Deacon Juan G. Martinez Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Deacon Juan G. Martinez of Ribera, New Mexico, who passed away on October 26, 2020, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Procopio Martinez and Merejilda Padilla; and his son John Patrick Martinez. He is survived by : his wife Cecilia G. Martinez; his children, Charles Martinez (Ernestina) of Santa Fe, NM, James Martinez (Ramona) of Santa Fe, NM and Germaine Pacheco (Tito) of Ribera, NM; his daughter-in-law Lillian Maestas (Alvin) of Ribera, NM; his grandchildren, Alisha, Joshua (Brianna), Patrick Jr. (Antonette), James Jr. (Angela), Melanie (Ryan), Matthew, Kevin (Avery), Ryan (Alisha), Melinda (Dominic), Daniel, Sarah, Maria and Felicia; his great grandchildren, Ethyn, Marcus, Raiden, Lilly, Bella, Isaac, Noah, Emma, Jonah, Riley, Myla, Avin and Azariah; his sister Erlinda Tapia of Ribera, NM; his siblings-in-law, Genaro Benavidez (Linda) of Las Vegas, NM, Mabel Flores of San Juan, NM, Carolina Lopez of Las Vegas, NM and Roland Benavidez (Marcella) of San Juan, NM; his uncle Max Padilla (Mary) of Ribera, NM; and his aunts, Trinnie Tapia of Las Vegas, NM and Elena Padilla of Las Vegas, NM. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Due to the Covid 19 restrictions funeral services have been scheduled for Deacon Juan G. Martinez for immediate family only and he will be laid to rest at the San Miguel Del Vado Cemetery with the following serving as Pallberars Patrick Martinez Jr., Joshua Martinez, James Martinez Jr., Matthew Pacheco, Kevin Pacheco, Ryan Martinez, Daniel Pacheco and Isaac Martinez.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Deacon Juan's name to St. Steven Fund C/O Andy Carrillo 4000 St Joseph's Place NW Albuquerque, NM 87120.