Simon Pedro "Pete" Martinez

Our beloved father, Simon Pedro "Pete" Martinez, age 72, of Albuquerque, passed away in his home on Saturday, November 29, 2014. Pete was born on May 30, 1942 in Reserve, NM to Octaviano and Telesfora (Jiron) Martinez. He was raised in Corrales, NM and attended Sandia View Academy. He began driving a long haul truck from the age of 14 and retired as an independent truck driver at the age of 65. He is survived by his two daughters, Jodie E. Martinez and Jonie M. Martinez; his longtime companion, Stephanie "Tita" Martinez; his grandchildren, Jamie Anaya, Ashlee Angel and husband Albert, Haley Pipkin; and great- grandchild, Adrian Angel, all of Albuquerque. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming.