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Martinez, Miguel P. "Mitch"
Age 94, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Socorro, NM on December 28, 1921, to Juan M. and Zenaida (Peralta) Martinez. Miguel was a very gentle and kind man and very devoted to his family. He was strong in his faith and served as lector at church. Miguel enjoyed working in his garden and he loved to fish. He worked for Sandia National Labs for 10 years, as a dispatcher for the New Mexico State Police for 27 years and then for the City of Socorro as a dispatcher before retiring in 2000. He also served as Socorro County deputy clerk for several years. Miguel ventured out at age 17, where he worked at the Civilian Conservation Corps. He worked building fences along the Sandia Mountains and the Bosque del Apache. Miguel was in the Army Air Corps during World War II where he served as a ball turret gunner on a B17 bomber. He courageously completed 17 missions, on the 18th mission his plane caught fire and he had to bail out. Miguel will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his son, Michael Martinez.
Miguel is survived by his wife of 69 years, Vivi Trujeque Martinez; his daughter, Margie (Xavier) Ortiz; grandchildren, Tony (Francine) Martinez, Pete (Sandra) Martinez, Karen (Brian) Lucero, Julie (Ken) La Fortune, Angela (Charles) Ortiz, and Victoria (Melisa) Ortiz; great grandchildren, Briana Martinez, Clinton (Zaira) Martinez, Anthony Dimas, Myrannda Dimas, Andre Martinez, Emily La Fortune and Jerrick Montoya; great great grandchildren, Marcus, Ethan and Hailey Martinez, and Iyanna and Alejandro Espino; brother, Juan Martinez; nephew Orlando (Genivive) Martinez; and many more nieces and nephews.
The Holy Rosary will be recited on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 10:00 am at the San Miguel Catholic Church, 403 El Camino, Socorro with the Mass of Resurrection to follow at 10:30 am. Father Edgar Sanchez as Celebrant. Pallbearers will be Victoria Ortiz and Tony Martinez. " And it is in dying that we are born to eternal Life."
To view information or leave a condolence, please visit
www.danielsfuneral.com
Miguel's care has been entrusted to
Daniels Family Funeral Services
309 Garfield St
Socorro, NM 87801
575-835-1530
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Mr. Martinez was a kind and gentle man. When I started dispatching he was one of my teachers. He took me under his wing was always so patient never once did I hear him raise his voice in anger. I am truly grateful for your smile and kindness to me as you taught me to do the job I had always dreamed of doing. Rest in Peace Mr. Martinez my prayers go out to Mrs. Martinez and all the family. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you all
Grace Castillo
February 16, 2016
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