Patricia Martin

Age 80, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, left our Earthly world peacefully Thursday, December 13th, 2012 to rejoin her previously departed Mother, Eloisa, and Father, Pat Alires in heaven. She was born in Albuquerque, NM and retired from Sandia National Laboratory. She was one of the first volunteers at the Hispanic Cultural Center and volunteered for over ten years. She was a fan of local author Rudolfo Anaya and she passionately studied the history of New Mexico and her genealogy. She received her Bachelor's degree from St. Joseph's University of Albuquerque in business. Patricia was sister to Tom Alires and Dorothy Holland of Albuquerque. She was Mother to Ben Martin of Norfolk, VA, married to Dana, Chris Martin of San Diego, CA, Felonis Newman of Laurel, MD, married to Kevin, Jaye Alires of Katy, TX, and Kaye Pettit of Albuquerque married to Chris. She was a loving grandmother to Crystal, Markita, Tyler, Sara, Janine, and Spiderman...... Alex. She was also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other loved ones including her special care takers, Tyler and Marie Takach. God Bless you Mother, you will be dearly missed and remembered always. A Memorial Service will be celebrated on December 29, 2012, 1:00 pm at French - Lomas, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102.