Rose Martinez

ROSA ORTIZ MARTINEZ Was born to Ursulo and Anita V. Ortiz in Chimayo on February 4, 1913. She passed into eternal life on April 24, 2010. She left us in the same quiet peaceful manner that she lived her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel A. Martinez Sr.; sisters, Lugarda Gallegos, Emma Zamora; a brother, Willie V. Ortiz and a daughter-in-law, Julie Martinez. She is survived by her two sons: Manuel A. Martinez, Jr. and Donald P. Martinez (Geri); four grandchildren: Patrick Martinez (Grecia), Tony Martinez (Angie), David and Leah Martinez; one great granddaughter, Juliana Rose Martinez; and one brother, Ursulo V. Ortiz (Carlotta); and numerous other nieces and nephews. Rose attended Loretta Academy through grade school. She graduated high school at the Spanish American Normal School at El Rito. Rose received her BA from Highlands University and embarked on a long and much loved career as an Elementary Teacher. After 12 years at Tesuque Elementary, Rose transferred to Kearny Elementary for another 15 years. In retirement Rose became "home sick" for the students. She told her family that she felt like getting on a school bus that passed her home. At this point she became a very popular substitute teacher for another 10 years. Her interest included international travel, delighting her family and friends with fantastic northern New Mexico foods, gardening and preserving the fruits and vegetables from her garden's yield. For many years she enjoyed being a Eucharistic Minister and a member of The Catholic Daughters at St. Anne's Church. Later she made many friends as a member of the St. Francis Cathedral Altar Society. Rose was a 50 year member of Delta Kappa Gamma Teacher's Honor Society. She frequently mentioned that she experienced a very fulfilled life. She commented on how happy she was during her 3 � years living Ponce de Leon Assisted Living. The family is appreciative to the Assisted Living staff. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Carmelite Monastery, 49 Mount Carmel Road or Mass Offerings for Rose. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2010, 6 p.m. where a rosary will follow at 7 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel. Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 30, 2010, 12 p.m. at St. Francis Cathedral. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505)984-8600