Jose (Joe) Abundo Martinez, 91, passed away peacefully in his home on December 31, 2021. He was born to Louis and Ramona Martinez in Levi, NM. He was a longtime resident of Santa Fe and Lyden, NM. He now joins Rose Ann Sanchez Martinez, the love of his life, who he married on July 30,1959 and his son Joseph in heaven.
He is also preceded in death by his parents Ramona and Louis Martinez, brothers Jesse, Art, and Sixto Martinez.
Jose is survived by his children; Jesse Martinez, Andrew Martinez, Gerardine Rodriguez (Husband Ernie), Diego Martinez (Wife, Audrey), and Martin Martinez. 17 grandchildren; Joseph, Carlos, Gabriel, June, Garland, Tabitha, Jason, Amanda, Miguel, Stevan, Lucas, Tomas, Liliana, Diego, Alicia, Anisa, Angel. Great grandchildren; Janelle, Cain, Justice, Valiant, Jayde, Isabella, Macario, Tessa, Te’a and Elijah.
He is also survived by sisters Genara Cunningham, Mary Dillon and husband Dave, Fermie Lujan (Rudy) Gina CdeBaca (Oliver) brothers Irenio and wife Orlinda, Louis (Helen) Diego (Christine). He was a United States army veteran from 1949-1951 having served during the Korean War from 1950-1951.
After a six-year stay in California with his parents, he returned to Santa Fe and at the age of 18 to build a casita for his family to live in while he designed and built a five bedroom home for his parents and siblings and later built a house for his wife and family. He was the owner of Capitol Cabinet Shop for 60 years, guiding his sons in his craft resulting in all four of his sons owning their own business. He was a member of Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community and a violinist in the music ministry. He participated in many Banjo and Fiddle contests playing his violin and won several awards playing bluegrass style music. He was inducted into the Hispanic Traditional Folk Musician’s Hall of Fame in 1997. “Joe”, as his extended family called him, was revered by his family and all those that knew him. He has left a void in our hearts and will be sorely missed. He leaves a legacy of commitment, loyalty, humility and work ethic-his recipe for a successful life.
Public viewing will be held at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Rosary at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, January 10, 2022 followed by mass of christian burial at 11:00 A.M at Santa Maria de La Paz Catholic Community located at 11 College, Avenue Santa Fe NM 87508
Funeral service will be live streamed at SMDLP.org click twitter
Burial will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on January 11, 2022 at 9:00 A.M.
A reception will be held following the Mass at Pecos Trail Cafe
Arrangements are under the direction of Rivera Funeral services
Masks are Required.
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| Name | Joe Abundo Martinez |
| Date of Birth | August 27th, 1930 |
| Date of Death | December 31st, 2021 |
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| Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Santa Fe | |
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417 Rodeo Road Santa Fe NM 87505 United States |
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So Sorry for your loss May Joe RIP. Our Condolences go out to Geri Rodriguez and you Family.
Beatrice Anaya and Family.
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My dear brother Joe was so loved by me and all his siblings. He deeply cared for us and often visited our parents daily. It was because of him that we had a beautiful home to grow up in. He was a great example of doing hard work to achieve our goals. He raised his five young children alone after our dear Rose Ann passed away refusing to separate them. You’ll be in our thoughts and prayers each day. You left so many wonderful memories for us to share with each other and others
I will love you always and think of you each day.
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Was so saddened to learn of Mr. Martinez passing. Have many fond memories of him starting when he build my kitchen cabinets. He was so meticulous in his work. His sense of humor. RIP Joe and May the Angels open the gates of paradise for you..!!
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