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David I. Martinez

1946 - 2014

David I. Martinez obituary, 1946-2014

BORN

1946

DIED

2014

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Rogers Mortuary - Las Vegas

600 Reynolds Avenue

Las Vegas, New Mexico

David Martinez Obituary

David I. Martinez, 68, a longtime resident of Las Vegas passed away on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque.

He was born in Rawlins, Wyo. on Jan. 3, 1946, to Louisa Esquibel.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend.

He was in the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. He worked at the New Mexico State Highway Department as a welder for 22 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with family and grandkids and spending time in San Geronimo. He was friends with everyone, willing to lend a helping hand to anyone. He was a true musician.

A lifelong Catholic, he was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Las Vegas.

He is survived by his wife, Fabiola Martinez of the family home; daughters, Veronica Martinez of Las Vegas, Angela Romero and husband, Melvin, Debra Rockey and husband, E. Edward, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Ashley, Felicia, Savannah, Santanna, Ariah, Isaac, Ozzibella and Tesla; great-grandsons, Pablo and Santiago; parents, Margarito and Louisa Chacon of Las Vegas; brother, Mike Esquibel and wife, Terri; sister, Mary Sandoval and husband, Pete, all of Albuquerque; uncle, Toby Esquibel of Las Vegas; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Rosary services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Las Vegas. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church with Father Douglas Mitchell as celebrant. Interment will follow at San Geronimo Cemetery in San Geronimo with the following serving as casket bearers: Willie Salas, Adam Esquibel, Benny Lopez, Ronnie Salas, Melvin Romero, Raul Esquibel, E. Edward Rockey, and Marcos Esquibel. Serving as honorary bearers will be Pablo Lopez, Frank Lopez, Mitch, Martin Galbadon, Hilario Garduno Robert Garduno, Alejandro Trujillo, Emerson Herrera and Daryl Trujillo.

Visit Rogers Mortuary's website at www.rogersmortuarynm.com to sign their online register book.

Arrangements under the direction of Rogers Mortuary, 600 Reynolds Ave., Las Vegas, 1-800-479-3511 or 425-3511.

Published by Las Vegas Optic from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2014.
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fabby and family,
sorry, to hear about your husband. will keep you in prayer.

Theresa chacon

February 13, 2014

Siento munch my prayers go out to you and your family , charles & juanita barela, Lorraine barela Rivera &ron Rivera

February 11, 2014

FABBY AND FAMILY, MIKE CHACON, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS BOY AND I WENT WAY BACK WE WILL ALL MISS HIM. MAY THE GRACE OF GOD BE BESTODED UPON AL OF YOU THAT LOVED DAVID.

SAM ROMERO

February 10, 2014

Fabbie and Family Sorry to hear about David,our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief.

Jr & Jenny Trujillo

February 9, 2014

Mr & Mrs Horacio Jr Montoya & Family

February 8, 2014

Mrs.Martinez, and family we are very sorry for your loss. David was a great friend and he will be greatly missed. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. GIlbert and Carmela. Las Vegas New Mexico.

February 6, 2014

fabby and girls sorry about your loss he will be mist k cuz you are in our prayers .

clifford naranjo

February 6, 2014

Fabby, Veronica, Angela and Debra and the entire Martinez/Esquibel family. I am so sorry for your loss of David, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. With my deepest sympathy.

Heather Sanchez Martinez

February 6, 2014

Thinking of you and your family. We are very sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed. You are in our prayers.

Mr. & Mrs. Herman Naranjo

February 6, 2014

We are so very sorry for your loss. May God Bless You and your family & peace be with you.

Joe & Carol Baca & Family

February 5, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.

Stella, Deidra, Dana MonToya

Deidra MonToya

February 5, 2014

David, we will miss you so much. May you rest in peace with our Savior. You always had a heart of gold and treated us like we were the most important people around. Love Alway - Frank and Bertha and Betty Naranjo/Pinkerton

February 4, 2014

We are deeply sorry for your loss, David was a Great Person, he will be Greatly missed, our prayers are with him and all family members.

Robert & Madeline Trujillo

February 4, 2014

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