Marcello Martinez

Age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, November 24, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Carmen Martinez of Albuquerque; children, Clifford Martinez, Larry Martinez and wife, Consuelo and Viola Martinez-Cano; five grandchildren, Ramon and wife, Vallie, Jacobo and wife, Jennifer, Luis and fiancé, Caroline, Mercedes, and Lexus; four great-grandchildren, Mariana, Ramoncito, Skye, Eva, and Olivia; two sisters, Mary Jane Quintana and Anna Belle Collatz; along with many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Mr. Martinez was preceded in death by his parents, Jacobo and Frieda Martinez; brother, Willie Martinez; and sister, Delfina Manzanares. He served our country during World War II in the United States Army in the European Theatre. Marcello was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 641, American Legion Post #99, and VFW in San Luis, CO. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 10:00 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper Ave. NW, followed by Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Building Fund.