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DAVID MARTINEZ Obituary

DAVID J. MARTINEZ DECEMBER 15, 2012 Age 71, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Antonia D. Martinez (Toni); son Alfred Martinez; Parents Juan and Romie Martinez, and sister Inez Chavez. He is survived by his daughter, Corrine Gee (David); sons, David A., Mike, Andy, and Ronnie. Grandchildren, Georgie Martinez, Dominick Gee, Michael L. Martinez, and Granddaughter Antonia Martinez. Also surviving are his sisters, Susie, Patsy, Alice, Sheila, and Cindy; his brothers, Johnny and Jimmy, and many relatives. David was an excellent meat cutter who worked in many grocery stores, then retired from Smith's. He enjoyed fishing and building his workshop where he kept his many tools. He enjoyed being outdoors and working with his hands. David will be missed by many. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 9:00 AM at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, with interment to follow at Rosario Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers are David A. Martinez, Mike Martinez, Andy Martinez, Leroy Chavez, Bobby Garcia, Joe Vela, Jr, Joseph Martinez, and Dominick Gee. Honorary Pallbearers include Georgie Martinez and Michael L. Martinez. In lieu of flowers his family requests memorial contributions be made in David's name to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1301 Osage Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87505. The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 East Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505)989-7032 Fax: (505)820-0435 santafefuneraloption.com

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican on Dec. 20, 2012.

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Mikey & Lori

December 14, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always." Papa"

Mikey& Lori

December 19, 2013

Papa,
We can't believe it's been a year.You are always in our thoughts and prayer's. We miss you,Grandama Toni, Uncle Fred & Uncle Ron dearly. But we know that all of you are together in peace in Heaven. God Bless!

Love Mikey & Lori

Michelle Lopez

December 18, 2013

Hello Papa Dave,

It has been a year and a tough one at that. It feels like just yesterday we could call you and talk. Georgie has really seen alot of saddness and Antonia as well but I know you and Grandma Toni and Fred and Uncle Ron are in their hearts. I know that you are all okay and could not be in a better place. But it is still hard we miss you all.

Love Michelle

Eddie Saiz

December 21, 2012

Para la familia de el David; I want to let you know that I am thinking of you. I remember hanging out with David, when I visited mi Tia Rommie. My condolences to the family on the loss of Mi Primo David. Eddie Saiz, Auburn, CA.

Michelle Lopez

December 21, 2012

Papa Dave
You will always live in our hearts. Thank you for all the kind things you did for myself, Antonia and Georgie. We will never forget. You are with Toni and Fred may you rest in peace and keep a watch over Georgie especially. We miss you already and our love for you will never die.

Love Michelle, Antonia and Georgie

Lori & MIchel Lee

December 20, 2012

Dave(Papa)

You will be truly missed.Thank you for always being there for Michael Lee and me. I will never forget when I bought a standard car and didn't even know how to drive it and no one wanted to teach me how to drive it and you told me come on I will take you and teach you. I know you were pretty nevoruse about it but I learned. (thank you)

May god bless you.

Love you

God Bless,

We love you

Ray mond and victoria Romero

December 19, 2012

May God bless the Martinez family in this time of their loss. I knew Mr.Martinez for many years and he was a good man. May he rest in peace and God bless you David.

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