Melissa Martinez, 54, of Nambe, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2022 to be with our Heavenly Father. Melissa was preceded in death by her loving son Nikki Valdez; Brother Joseph Valdez, and Grandparents Joe and Tive Valdez. Melissa was born on May 18, 1967 in Espanola, NM. She was a retiree of 30 years from Los Alamos National Laboratory. Her most cherished treasure in life was her son only son Nikki. Melissa was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was full of life and will always be remembered as a loving and giving person with a beautiful soul. Melissa is survived by her loving companion of 13 years, Tony Herrera; Parents Molly and Pete Valdez; Sisters Emily Martinez(David), Sharon Wach (Chad); Nephew DJ Jaramillo; Nieces Madison Wach, Monica Valdez, Andrea Suazo, and Trisha Valdez (Kenneth); Special Aunts Lillian Brooks and Vivian Martinez, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Funeral Mass and a rosary be recited on March 18, 2022 at the Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Church in Nambe at 10:00 am with interment to follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Pojoaque.
Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home, Espanola. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com
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| Name | Melissa Martinez |
| Date of Birth | May 18th, 1967 |
| Date of Death | February 26th, 2022 |
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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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Melissa I will always keep you in my heart my love. For 15 years I was privileged to be called your friend having shared so much laughter and tears. I will always miss you and know that you’re with Nikki in peace. Till we meet again angel. My love and prayers to your family.
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Oh Lissa You have been on my mind and on my heart for so long. I’m so sorry I was unable to say goodbye. You were such a great friend. I have such wonderful memories. Back when we were kids in Jr. High and High school. I will remember and miss you dearly Forever. I’m so sorry for you loss to the Family. My deepest condolences to Molly and Pete, Emily (Em) Sharon and Gino. I’m beyond words and heartbroken. Rest In Peace my beautiful friend.❣️
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My dear Missy Cat...just the thought of your name brings tears to me and a void in my heart..I will always miss you my Missy Cat. You have left me with a great deal of memories to cherish forever..I will never forget you and will forever miss you. My prayers are with you, Niki and your family...RIP Missy Cat - your friend Karla
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Molly, Pete and all the Valdez Family, I am deeply saddened by your loss. Condolences and prayers go out to the whole family. She is now with the love of her life, her son. You have gained another angel to watch over you. May the good Lord welcome her into heaven to be with her son, grandparents and all the her relatives. May she RIP. Lots of hugs and love.
Mary Ann and family
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Melissa's family. Melissa was a pleasure to know and work with at the Lab. She was always very thoughtful and caring especially when our daughter passed. She is now an angel in the Lord's house watching over each and everyone of those that she loved and left behind, and is reunited with her son who was the light of her life. May the Lord give you all an abundance of faith, hope, love, peace and joy. RIP my friend. Deb and Ray Gonzales
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My dearest little Mel, I was heartbroken to hear you had passed. I will never forget all the fun times we had working out and many moments of laughter. You are now reunited with Nikki. You will be dearly missed. May God welcome you into his Kingdom and may your soul RIP. Condolences to all the family. You are in my prayers.
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May u rest in peace along side of our son NIKKI LEE VALDEZ. May we meet again in GODS kingdom.
Mjv
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Our condolences. There are no words to express our feelings. Melissa was a great friend. Everything in obituary is so true. Melissa was a beautiful, giving person. She loved her son and family with all her heart. I will remember her smile and her laughter. She was precious to my family. I know she is with the Lord…it was an honor to know and love you…See you again some day…Lee, Sue and Jeff
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Melissa - I treasure our friendship and I will never forget you or the conversations we had, sharing laughter and tears. May you and Nikki Rest in Peace.
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Little Melissa…May you Rest In Peace… I have so many fun memories… you always made me laugh and listened to me complain about issues.. when I left you I always felt better…
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Little Missy I am so sad but God had other plans. Now you can be with your beloved son. I will never forget the fun times and laughter. So sorry Lala, Pete,Emily , David, DJ. May you Rest In Eternal Peace and may the perpetual light shine upon you Love Netters
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My beautiful friend since high school! My heart is broken. You were the most kindest, giving person and a faithful friend to me. I will never forget all the wonderful times we shared together as teens all the way up to working at LANL. May you fly high with your Angel Nikki. I will always miss our fun times and laughs. I love you, Melissa❤️ Heaven gained a beautiful Angel. You will be missed
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Oh my missy cat . I will miss you so much. We laughed and had so much fun together. Thank you for being a great friend. You will always on be in my heart and prayers. You and Nikki Rest In Peace. Love you both. At lest we spend a week together. Tony I am sorry. Emily my heart breaks for you and your family. May God give you the strength to held so much that has happened recently. May God bless you all.
Yvette, Rudy and Zoey
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Oh my missy cat . I will miss you so much. We laughed and had so much fun together. Thank you for being a great friend. You will always on be in my heart and prayers. You and Nikki Rest In Peace. Love you both. At lest we spend a week together. Tony I am sorry. Emily my heart breaks for you and your family. May God give you the strength to held so much that has happened recently. May God bless you all.
Yvette, Rudy and Zoey
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Melissa, You were always so loving and caring to everyone and we will never forget your beautiful smile and contagious laugh!! Our deepest condolences and thoughts and prayers for her family! RIP OUR DEAREST FRIEND!
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