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David R. Martinez

David R. Martinez

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David R. Martinez, 52, of Las Colonias passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2012. Davids family was his priority. He was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, son and friend. He took pride in his work, was a genuine friend, humble, an extraordinary, exceptional regular guy. He had genuine concern for his children, Veronica, Aaron and Donnie. His wife remembers Dave and fondly said, David was the essence of what she thought a man should be. He enlisted in the US Army right out of high school and worked in the beer industry for over 26 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Lucilla Martinez, grandparents, Fidel and Bersabe Martinez and Eduardo and Patrocina Salazar, sister in-laws, Donna Sandoval, Susan Lovato and many aunts and uncles. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, JoAnne Martinez of Las Colonias, children, Veronica Griego (Manny) of Santa Fe, Aaron Grace of Las Colonias, Donnie Lovato of Las Colonias, grandchildren, Julia Savannah Griego, Manny Griego III, Emilio Griego, brothers and sisters, Dolores Ortega (Severo) of Coyote, Marcella Suazo (Willie) of Albuquerque, Belarmino Martinez (Gloria) of Velarde, Dorella Martinez (David Brasel) of Aurora, CO, Bersabe Akell (Alan) of Aurora, CO, Godparents, Eulogio and Lugarda Serrano of Espanola. Godchildren: Nathaniel Akell, Olivia Romo, Julia Griego, Donnie Lovato and Gilbert Dominguez. Parents-in-law, Gilbert Lovato of Santa Fe, Donnie Lovato of Santa Fe. Brothers and sisters in-laws: Theresa Lovato, Gilbert Lovato, Patricia Sandoval, Robert Baca (Kassie). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and other relatives and friends whom he loved dearly.

Rosary was recited on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Taos. Funeral mass was held on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the San Juan Bautista Catholic Church in Coyote. Interment was at the Coyote Catholic Cemetery with full military honors.

Serving as pallbearers were Nathaniel Akell, Darrell Roybal, Bubba Martinez, Severo Ortega, Donald Martinez and Manny Griego. Honorary pallbearers were Tammy Suazo, Brian Peterson, Daniel Sandoval, Wilbert Vigil, Beto Pacheco, Beva Martinez and Florencito Montoya.

David was a great friend, a loving, reliable husband, a good listener and will be remembered fondly and missed always.

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Name David R. Martinez
Date of Death December 16th, 2012
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Funeral Home Rivera Family Funeral Home
Address 818 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
Taos NM 87571
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Claudio & Linda Martinez published a tribute .

JoAnn & family,
We were saddened to hear about David. He was an amazing person, and will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless You.

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Bobby & Cleo Duran published a tribute .

Dear JoAnne and Family, So sorry for your loss of David. He was a great and amazing person. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our prayers are with you and your family.

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Romero's published a tribute .

TO The Martinez Familia,

Very sorry to hear about the passing David. He was truly a great person. My family and I got to know David when we ran Stop N Go in Questa years ago. David, was always profesional and very kind. Aside from the business aspect David had a great sense of humor and was easy going man. God be with you all and may the Holy Spirit comfort you all always. It was a pleasure to know David Martinez. God Bless you all.

Sincerly,

Manuel,Joyce,Gilbert and Marcos Romero

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Eletha And Family published a tribute .

Our deepest and sincerest condolences to Joann and your entire family. David was such an amazing person. May God rest His loving hand on you all and bring you peace during this tremendous loss. God bless you all and may David rest in peace.

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Stella & Clarence Montano published a tribute .

Dear Dolores, Marcella, Mino, Dorella, Bebe & family:
We are so sorry for your loss. I wish I was with you today but the long trip in bad weather made me decide not to travel. You are in my thoughts and prayers. As I told Joanne, most of my memories of David are from our childhood (Bebe, Beva, Chacho & I) sneaking back and forth through Grampo's alflfa fields. God Bless you.

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Clarence & Stella Montano published a tribute .

Joanne & family:
We are so very sorry for your loss. I hope the wonderful memories that you all have will help you through this difficult time. I see his picture posted here and I cannot help but smile as I recall how quick witted he was. I remember him more as kids (chacho to me) than as adults. May God Bless you all. Our love, thoughts and prayers. Clarence, Stella, Amy & Nick

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Lorraine & Steve Adams published a tribute .

Dearest Martinez Family,
We are so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time.
Bebe, when I read your message my heart sank knowing how devastated you must feel. May God hold each of you in the hollow of His hands.

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Fred And Frieda Archuleta published a tribute .

Joann and Family. We are so sorry about David, he was a very nice man and he just adored his family... All our conversations were about kids and grandkids...he truly was proud...I wish things would have turned out to different and he'd still be here for you all.. But, god has plans for us all. God bless you and your family. He'll always be with you every step of your life... Again, we are truly sorry.May god guide you through this hardship and give you love and strength.

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Louie And Margie Anglada published a tribute .

we were sadden to hear of the loss of such a beautiful soul, as we knew him there was never a stranger he met. He was a friend to all. Our thoughts and prayers to you JoAnn and your family. God Bless.

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Kenny, Michelle & Alex Varos published a tribute .

JoAnne and family sorry to hear about David he was a good person i'm glad we got to meet him and work with him again our condolences to the Martinez & Lovato family

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Terri (Morfin) Oliger published a tribute .

Joanne,
I am so sorry to hear about David (as I always knew him, Chacho) he was a very kind and funny guy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Veronica at this time. My mom (auntie Viola) doesn't know how to to use this service, but these are her words, "I'm sorry to hear about Davicito, he is with God now, and I will say a prayer for your family". Please accept our condolences.Tia Viola.
I'm sorry we can't make it to the funeral, as a storm is hitting Durango and will keep for the next couple of days.
Love,
Terri

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Steve And Jeretha Morfin published a tribute .

We are so sorry from the bottom of our hearts,
Steve, Jeretha and Estevan Morfin

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Edward Vigil published a tribute .

JoAnn and Family;

We are so sorry to learn of David's passing. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. David was a remarkable person, a good friend and I appreciated conversing with him. His work and service to the Food and Beverage Industry was outstanding! May you Rest In Peace amigo.

Edward L. Vigil, Bartender Motherlode Saloon - Red River, NM

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Absar Malik published a tribute .

Mrs. Martinez & Family, It is with deep sorrow that i heard the news of Davids passing this morning. I do not have the words to express the sorrow that I feel. I first met David last year when I moved to Taos and over the months we developed a good friendship and working relationship. David was a great guy and was always there when I needed anything from him. He always spoke very fondly of his family, kids and grand kids and i could tell that he cared deeply. I will miss seeing him every week. Once again please accept my heartfelt condolences on his sad demise. I pray that the Lord will grant you the strength and patience to bear this great loss.

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Lawrence,erika,terrance & Kevin Vigil published a tribute .

Joann & Family,
We are so sad to hear about David's passing he was such a great guy very fun to be around lots of laughs with him will be missed by all of us. The summer picinic for the crew of the propane will never be the same truly going to miss his presence. May the Lord bless you & your family at this sad time.

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Rojelio & Marcella Pinon published a tribute .

To JoAnn Martinez and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. David was a dear friend of mine and he will be greatly missed.

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Nicole Cisneros Jederlinic published a tribute .

I am so sad to learn of David's passing. Words fall short of expressing my sorrow.He was great man. My heart and prayers goes out to Joanne and Family.

Michael, Nicole and Anthony Jederlinic

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Joe & Cordy Chavez/frank & Rose Jaramillo published a tribute .

JoAnne and family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Although we did not visit as much as cousins should, our found memories of our primo "David" will always remain in our hearts.
We pray for you and the family during this trying time.

With lots of love,
Joe, Cordy Chavez
Rose and Frank Jaramillo
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Cordy Chavez published a tribute .

JoAnne and family,

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your entire family. Although we did not visit each other as cousins should, our found memories growing up will always remain in our hearts.

Cordy & Joe Chavez and family
Rose and Frank Jaramillo
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Wendell Nicholson published a tribute .

So sorry for your terrible loss.

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Darlene & Art Martinez published a tribute .

Dear Joanne & Family Our deepest sympathy to you all. May God Bless you all & keep you safe in his care.
With Love & Blessings Aunty Darlene & Art Martinez & Family

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Allegra A. Pacheco published a tribute .

Joanne,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything at all, even just a friend to talk to please let me know. May God's light shine upon you.

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Dolores And Gilbert Pacheco published a tribute .

Joann and Family may God comfort you during this difficult time. Our deepest Sympathy.

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Bialquin & Erlinda Padilla published a tribute .

Dear Martinez Family, Our deepest sympathy to your family, David was always such a happy person always with a smile. May he R.I.P.

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Abel & Amie Martinez & Family published a tribute .

Dear Joanne,

We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our hearts and we pray that God gives you the strength during this very difficult and trying time.
May God bless you and keep you and your family safe.

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Wilma Espinoza published a tribute .

Joann I am so sorry to hear about David. He was such a loving, caring person and always with a smile and kind words. He would always ask how Theresa was doing and remembered good times with her and Veronica. I send my deepest Sympathy to you and your family. May God bless you and help you through this time of loss.

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Matthew Rivera, Sr. published a tribute .

I was very sad to learn of Davids passing. I thought for a moment that he was in the prime of his life, but corrected myself, to realize that he truly did live the best years of his life already...he was in it..and had been such a special person to so very many people, especially his beloved friends & family. How very wonderful to have him in our lives, what a blessing! Its sad but true, that there are no guarantees in this life, but to have such a special soul cross our paths makes it all worth the risk! God Bless you all, his friends & family.

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Arlene & Gilbert Mondragon published a tribute .

Joanne, Veronica, Aaron & Donnie, we share in your sorrow and heartache. May the Lord carry and guide you through this difficult time. David will always carry a very special place in our hearts as a very loving, caring, neighbor and friend. I can still hear his laughter and see his awesome smile. We are here for you always!

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Art & Carol Cisneros published a tribute .

Our deepest heart felt sympathy to you and your family JoAnne, we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
David will be foundly remember.

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Cecilia Quintana published a tribute .

Dear Joanne,
I cant even imagine what you must be feeling right now. David will be remembered by everyone as a kind wonderful man who always did for others. I am your friend and I will be here whatever you need. We Love you Cecilia & Moises

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Sam Trujillo published a tribute .

To Joan and Family
My sincere sympathies and condolences in your time of loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family, may God give you comfort in the days ahead. David will be missed by all who knew him.
God Bless, sincerely Sammy T.

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Roy & Stephanie Madrid published a tribute .

Joanne and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about David. We pray that Our Lord will bring you the comfort you need at this very sad time. If there is anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask.

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