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1947

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2025

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Tucumcari, New Mexico

Loretta Martinez Obituary

Loretta Martinez, long time Tucumcari NM resident age 78, passed away at her home on Friday October 24, 2025 following an extended illness.
Loretta was born July 10, 1947 in Los Angeles California. She had been a home maker.
Surviving her are her children Pete Martinez, Clayton Martinez, Lonnie Martinez and Joseph Martinez. Also surviving are numerous
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Pete Martinez, by son Orlando and daughter Jacqueline and by her grandson Chris.
Graveside services celebrating her life will be Saturday November 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to the Dunn Funeral Home of Tucumcari New Mexico,

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Eastern New Mexico News from Oct. 29 to Nov. 7, 2025.

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