Augustine J. Martinez

Augustine J. Martinez, 91, of Espanola, NM passed away on October 24, 2012. He was born on May 21, 1921 in El Guache, NM to Andreita and Tomas and married Teresita Garcia in October of 1944 in Santa Fe. Augustine is preceded in death by his parents Tomas and Andreita Martinez; brothers J.D. Martinez, Jose Pat Martinez, Tony Martinez, Paul Martinez, Joe Martinez, sister Adelina Sanchez, son David Martinez, grandson Estevan Martinez and granddaughter Patricia Martinez. He is survived by his wife Teresita and son Donald of Espanola, daughter MaryBeth Vigil and husband Pete of Albuquerque; sons Martin Geraldo and wife Gloria; John and partner Chenee; sister Annie Urban; granddaughters Andrea, Reina, Angela; great granddaughters Lucia, Liliana and Holly; sisters-in-law Mae and Gen Martinez; daughter-in-law Barbara.

Augustine served in the Army Air Corp WWII, Teamster with Zia Corp at Los Alamos Labs, American Legion, and was a Democratic Candidate for Probate Judge. He also served on the State of New Mexico Employment Security Division Board and the Alcohol Beverage Control Board under Governors Jerry Apodaca and Tony Anaya.

A visitation and rosary were held on October 28, 2012 at the Rivera Family Funeral Home Chapel in Espanola. A mass was celebrated on October 29, 2012 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Santa Cruz followed by a reception at the Eagles Club. Interment was held on October 30, 2012 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Grandsons Martin and Juanito Martinez, Jeff Diaz, great grandsons: Daniel and Jacob Nevarez; nephew J.D. Martinez.

Honorary Pallbearers: Grandson Tomas Martinez, great grandsons: David Gallegos, Matthew Nevarez, Adam and Carlos Martinez; Brian Martinez, Chris Carabajal and Danny Nevarez.