Albert "Al" Martinez

Age 69, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, NM, born in Velarde, NM, to Jose Alberto and Juanita Martinez, died on September 10, 2014. He is survived by his partner Gloria Hernandez of Albuquerque; his one "mija", Leann Martinez of Chimayo; grandchildren, Marcus Martinez, Kayleena, Adam, Lucia, and Santiago Archuleta of El Rito, and Ezra and Natalee Ward of Albuquerque; sisters, Francis Lopez and companion, Eloy Pacheco of EspaA�ola, Laura Atencio of Dixon, Tilly Trujillo and spouse, Dennis of Cundiyo; and brothers, Virgil Martinez and spouse of Chimayo and Dennis Martinez of Pojoaque. Mr. Martinez is also survived by Walter and Lupita Atencio, very faithful and devoted niece and nephew, and their daughters, Felicia and Brianna Martinez; Jerome Martinez, very special godson from Colorado whom he talked with regularly; a very dear friend and colleague, Gino Carter; Cruz and Hilda Hernandez, who considered him a son; and John Ward and Ahna Bone. Mr. Martinez had numerous nieces, nephews, and friends whom he loved with all his heart. Mr. Martinez was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Alberto and Juanita Martinez; two sisters, Marcella Martinez and Maria C. Ortiz; and one brother, Vidal Martinez. Mr. Martinez was a union employee for 42 years in the Local 953 Operating Engineers and was a doctor in crane operation. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, September 16, 2014, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Gino Carter, Marcus Martinez, Adam Archuleta, John Ward, Walter Atencio, and Jaime Martinez.