Margaret Ann Martinez-Blea

Margaret Ann Martinez-Blea obituary, Farmington, NM

Margaret Ann Martinez-Blea

Margaret Martinez-Blea Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Alternative Choice Funeral & Cremation - Farmington on Oct. 1, 2025.

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On October 29, 2023, Margaret passed from this life to join her Heavenly Father and family in Heaven.
Margaret was born on April 3, 1955 to Joe H. Martinez and Cordelia Martinez who proceeded her in death as well as brother Horacio, Antonio(Tony), Fidel and sister Sophia, daughters Alicia, Eloisa and sons Felix and David Jr.
Margaret leaves behind her beloved husband Pete Blea, sons Harry Jr, David Sr., step son Felix Blea, John Blea and step daughter Valarie Blea and Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she helped raised and cherished.
Margaret also leaves behind brothers Herman(Sara), Emiliano (Henrietta), John (Mela), Alfred (Mary), sisters Diane (Gus), Lanette, Victoria (Andy) and half sister Theresa Martinez-Sandoval and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The Legacy Margaret wanted to leave for her family is Jesus Christ.
She was a prayer warrior and her other passion was as a weaver and a spinner. Margaret made many one of kind hand-woven masterpieces.
A memorial service will be held November 18, 2023, 11:00 a.m., Chama Church, 347 Terrance Ave. with Pastor Jimmy Martinez officiating. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Margaret, please visit our Tree Store.

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