Dorothy Martinez Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Dorothy Martinez of Tucumcari, New Mexico, who passed away at the age of 71, on September 19, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy Martinez to show support.
As Dorothy departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Dorothy may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Dorothy leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joe Martinez and Josie Martinez (Sandoval). She is survived by: her sisters, Lillian Mendez, Stella Maes and Annie Vargas Martinez. She is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, and treasured friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 24th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Chavez Funeral Home - Santa Rosa (923 S 3rd St, Santa Rosa, NM 88435). A rosary was held on Thursday, September 25th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the St. Anne's Catholic Church (301 W High St, Tucumcari, NM 88401). A funeral Mass was held on Friday, September 26th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, September 26th 2025 from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM at 4161 Cemetery Rd, Tucumcari, NM 88401.
