Horacio Martinez passed away on April 1, 2024, surrounded by family at his home in Dixon, NM. He was born in September of 1935 to Fidelino and Luisita Martinez. He was the youngest of 6 children born to his parents. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings (Bences, Eduardo, Willie, Olivama, and Victor), wife Maria Martinez, Sons- Chris and Frank Martinez, and Daughter Connie (Ernest) Roybal.
He is survived by his daughter Angie and her spouse, Allen Montano, son Patrick Martinez, grandchildren Kristy and Juan Roybal, Julian and Maile Montano, great grandchildren Ian, Isabella, Marisol, Josiah, Azariah, Kahlina, and Zayden.
Horacio was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He ensured that his family was always supported and taken care of. He worked hard as a miner in Colorado and New Mexico. He was patient, always loving, and willing to help anyone in need. He was known in the community of Dixon for his love of music. He played with his band Los Coyotes multiple times for the Dixon Fiestas. He was an amazing guitar player and singer. He was an avid Denver Broncos Fan in the good seasons and the bad. He enjoyed watching WWE in his free time. Horacio had a green thumb and was able to grow the most beautiful gardens filled with delicious fruits and vegetables. He loved his coffee in the morning, noon, and night. Horacio had a kind heart and a calming presence. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Service will be held on April 22, 2024 at 10AM at the Rivera Chapel in Espanola. Interment will be held at a later date for a private family burial.
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| Name | Horacio Martinez |
| Date of Birth | September 5th, 1935 |
| Date of Death | April 1st, 2024 |
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| Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Española | |
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305 Calle Salazar Española NM 87532 United States |
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Condolences to the family of Horacio "la media naranja"
A good friend,musician and composer. He talked about being with his wife again and angels.
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I worked with Horacio at the mine in Gilman we were partners he was a very hard worker and nice man
Sorry for your loss to the Martinez family
RIP Horacio
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Angie & Pat,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Dad. May the special memories you made together help you through this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy, Yvette
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My dear Uncle Horace . . . My heart is broken. I am so glad I had the opportunity to see you a few years ago. It seems like it was just yesterday. You were so welcoming to all of us: Linda, Annie, Jaylyn, Kenidee and me. I thoroughly enjoyed remembering the good times through the photos we shared. It brought back so many memories. We all enjoyed the delicious meal you prepared for us, and we still talk about it today. One of my most vivid memories is that of you and my dad playing your guitars and your sister, my mom and Mary singing your favorite songs at our house and at yours. I will never forget the love you had for our family. Thank you again for sharing your love of music and song on our visit. You are so loved and will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace, my dear Uncle. I love you so much.
I'm sure when you meet up with mom and dad and Aunt Mary, that you will all to keep the music going.
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My condolences to the family. Thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time. He was a good friend of our family. He recorded a CD when my brother Willie Sanchez passed. May you rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Katie Lujan
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Our condolences to all the family. You are all in our thoughts & prayers. RIP Horacio!
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Horacio was a good friend of my since our childhood. My condolences to the family. May his soul rest in peace.
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Lacho mi amigo, I remember our childhood days as kids playing with our caritos that we would make out of wood in the Lomitas , and as we grew we would go fishing and you would always catch the biggest fish then later on we would play our guitars with Celestino Arellano . Then at 18 I moved on to Santa Fe but every summer I loved to go go visit my old territory and many times I would stop and chat with you. Last time summer of 2022, last year I didn’t go because I fell from the bed of my truck and broke my back. See you on the 22nd at Rivera mortuary. Do bless you my friend, and we will again play with carritos go fishing and play our guitars
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Dad this is hard for me it's hard for me to realize that you're no longer here one regret I wish I would spent more time with you just us two had a lot to talk about but now you're in heaven with mom and the rest of our family who have went before us dad just know that I'm missing you and I did love you going to miss ur positive advice you told me tell mom and my sis and brother's ill see you someday ok God bless you dad
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We will miss you Horacio, condolences to the family, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Valdez
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