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1947
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2019
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Jose Martinez Obituary
Known as Benito, he was born August 18, 1947. In his infancy, he was adopted by Jose Del Carmel and Salome Garcia Martinez. He grew up in Raton, NM and attended high school in Chama. He was married to Rosita Otelia Martinez on February 5, 1966 in Chama, NM. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1966 and honorably served during the Vietnam War in Guam. Upon military discharge, he and Rosie lived in Denver for a short time, where he worked for the U.S. Mint. They then moved to Durango, Colorado. Benito worked for Mercy Medical Center before beginning his career with the U.S. Postal Service. He retired from the Post Office in 1987. He also worked for the City of Durango Water Department.
Benito was ordained as a Deacon for Sacred Heart Catholic Church in 2011. He retired from service to the church due to health about a year before his passing. He and Rosie maintained another home in Bernalillo, NM.
Benito is survived by his wife, Rosie; children: Jose (Martha), Javier (Rachel), and Augustine (Jessica) Martinez and Marissa (Eliu) Hernandez; 10 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son; Carlos Martinez.
A rosary will be recited on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, May 3, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. also at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Greenmount Cemetery.
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Candelarias
April 23, 2023
To Rosita we send our good wishes and we continue our prayers for allowing Jose Benito and her to be a part of our lives.
Dominic Martinez
June 15, 2019
Grandpa thank you for being there when I was a kid you AndI share a lot of memories like tractor rides or when you would let me feed the goats and let me watch you garden. Tell Carlos, Tony, Margaret and other passed on family members and pets I miss them a lot and I can't wait to see you all some day, thank you for visiting my dreams and making sure I'm safe you were the best grandpa and I think it was cool how brave you we're to fight during the Vietnam war and risk your life to protect your country I love you and can't wait to you soon. ~ Love your grandson Dominic Martinez.
Dominic Martinez
June 15, 2019
Thank you grandpa for being such a nice hard working person I love you and also miss I also miss Carlos, Tony and other family members/pets that have passed I can't wait to see you in heaven I regret not going to the hospital the last time I was in Albuquerque When you fought in the Vietnam war in the U.S Navy that was very brave see you soon your grandson Dominic Martinez.
Augie Martinez
May 8, 2019
I love and miss you so much Grandpa, I believe in an afterlife/Heaven and I without a doubt believe one day that I will see you, all our passed on family members, close friends, and pets again. you are my hero and you always will be. Tell Uncle Carlos, woofus, and everyone you are with that I say hello and I miss all of you. Fair winds and following seas Grandpa.
~Love Augie
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May 4, 2019
Queremos hacerles saber que los estamos pensando mucho, si bien no tuvimos oportunidad de compartir mucho tiempo con JoseBenito en estos úlimos años. Siempre nos vamos a sentir su calidez, generosidad, y afecto con todos nosotros, todos vamos a extrañarlo.
Recibe todo nuestro cariño,
Familia Candelaria, Magdalena, Roger, Gabito, Consuelo, Laura, Danny
Bertha Ulibarri Boyden
May 3, 2019
Rosie, so sorry! My condolences to you and your family!
Connie & Ron Vigil
May 3, 2019
Rest in peace Benito. Love and prayers to Rosie and family.
May 2, 2019
My deepest sympathy goes out to Rosie and your family.
Adelina(Lucero)Padilla
Dcn. Jerry LeBlanc
May 2, 2019
I met Dcn. Benito 12 years ago when we started our studies for the diaconate. I am blessed to have known him. He brought so much joy and a deeper appreciation of the Blessed Mother to me.
Rosie and her family remain on our prayers.
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord.
Emily Gomez
May 1, 2019
Rosie and family, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow, Emily
TC
May 1, 2019
Hope
Trinney Barela
April 30, 2019
Rosie my deepest condolences to you and your family. With our Lords arms wrapped around you I am sure you will find peace and be consoled Benito is in Heaven watching over you. Prayers for strength to get you through this Sad time. God Bless you!!
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