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Sally Garcia Martinez Obituary

Sally Garcia Martinez, 83, born in Las Vegas, and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at home with her family at her side.

Sally is survived by her husband, Carlos; children, C. Lorraine Parsons and Gary Martin, Louis Garcia. and Donna J. Garcia; sister, Helen Martinez; brothers, Gilbert Padilla and wife, Eva, and Joseph Padilla and wife, Jacque; grandchildren, Rebekah Johnson and husband, Casey, and Louis Lovato and wife, Pamela; great- grandchildren, Elijah Johnson, Angel and Carlos Lovato; many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mrs. Garcia Martinez was preceded in death by her former husband, Luis Garcia; and her parents, Alfonso and Lucinda Padilla.

Visitation will be from 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday with a Rosary to be recited at 10:15 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW; Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 a.m. Committal Service will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3 p.m. Pallbearers will be Marty Rivera, Johnny Garcia, Robert Ortega, Joey Gonzales, Warren Maestas and Gil Padilla.

Visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook.

Arrangements by Gabaldon Mortuary Inc.; 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW; 505- 243-7861.

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

Published by Las Vegas Optic from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2014.

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Angela Benavidez

April 25, 2014

She will be missed by many, I have many special memories of my aunt Sally. Carlos, Gina, Louie, Lorraine and Rebecca you are in my prayers that God will help you get through this difficult time.

Germaine & Nathan Otero

April 23, 2014

Dear Carlos & family we are so sorry to hear the sad news of losing Sally. Nathan and I loved her so much she was so loving and so kind she will be forever in our hearts. God bless you & your family during this sad time. Our prayers are with you.

Germaine & Nathan Otero

April 22, 2014

Dear Carlos & family we are so sorry to hear the sad news of losing Sally. Nathan and I loved her so much she was so loving and so kind she will be forever in our hearts. God bless you & your family during this sad time. Our prayers are with you.

Bennie&Elaine

April 21, 2014

Gina,Sorry for your loss.

Phil & Rose Sena

April 19, 2014

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

April 18, 2014

Sorry for your loss. God has a promise to eliminate death in the future. Hosea 13:14

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