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Mercedes “Mercy” Martinez of Chamita NM, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday March 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
Our Tia Mercy was 96 years old when she passed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Manuelita Martinez; sisters, Sophia Martinez (Max), Isabelle Guillen (Vicente), Maria Maes (Manuel), Odila Montoya (Benny), Teresita Salazar (Ruben); brothers, Elisaido Martinez (Ramona), Juan Esteban Martinez (Estella), Antonio Martinez Jr. (Fortie), Jose Ramon Martinez (Francis) and several nephews and nieces. She is survived by a deeply cherished neice and nephew Katherine Maestas, and Angelo Maestas,and beloved nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and numerous God children.
Mercy was born in San Juan Pueblo, NM. She attended San Juan Parochial School in her youth and graduated as Valedictorian of Santa Cruz High School. She retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory and cared for her parents until their deaths.
Mercy was an extremely integral part of the lives of her nieces and nephews, as she was very involved in their upbringing. Additionally, she was very devoted to Our Lord Jesus and Our blessed Mother Mary. Every May and October for several years, she cleaned the Lourdes shrine in San Juan Pueblo, and led the rosary each day. Her passion was music, she had the voice of an angel and an extraordinary memory for lyric. Her eclectic taste in music ranged from religious hymns to Elvis and the Beatles. Her repertoire consisted of hundreds of songs, which she knew verbatim.
Everyone who was blessed to know our aunt was moved by her sincerity, humor, and sweetness, and were probably treated to her famous biscochitos. She also had quite the flair for fashion and was always stylishly attired.
The family would like to thank everyone for their calls, prayers, food, flowers, visits, and help with her care, especially Father Clarence Maez (her nephew), Father Dennis, Father Jose, and Father Nathan for anointing her. Thank you also to Ambercare for the compassionate care they provided. Thank you to David Salazar who brought her Holy Communion every Sunday for years. Also to Maria Boggs for the massage therapy that she provided for our aunt in her last months.
Services will be on Friday, April 22, 2022 with the Rosary at 1:00 PM and Mass at 2:00 PM at The San Juan Bautista , 185 Popay, Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566. Burial to follow at Alcalde Cemetery.
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| Name | Mercedes Maria "Mercy" Martinez |
| Date of Birth | February 22nd, 1926 |
| Date of Death | March 23rd, 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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I am so sad to hear this. My condolences and prayers to Mercy’s entire family. She had a heart of gold, and will be dearly missed.
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Our condolences to the many family members and friends whose lives Mercy touched. We lived next to Mercy in Los Alamos for years. She was always a joy to be around! Our daughter was small at the time and she treated her like one of her own. They shared hours playing and eating crackers and avocados. Sending our love and prayers.
Jeff, Beth, Amanda and John Dermer
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My condolences to her family. I had the privilege of working with Mercy at LANL. She was so much fun to work with, never a dull moment. Rest easy & May God comfort your family..
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My condolences to Martinez and Salazar family. May she Rest In Peace. God Bless
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My condolences to the mtz & Salazar family. She was a very nice woman. May she rest in peace
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Sincere condolences to the Martinez/Salazar Familia. Mercy was an awesome Lady, In the 70’s I would ride with her to work at LANL. She was a wonderful caring lady. May the beautiful memories you have of her guide you these difficult days. May she Rest In Peace.
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My condolences to Mercy's family. May she rest in peace. Love & prayers, Judy Salazar
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To Mercy's Family, Our condolences to the family. I worked with Mercy at the LANL. She truly was a gift of God. She indeed had a great heart and humor. Our loss here on earth is God's gain in Heaven. May the Angels her into paradise. Rest in Peace Mercy.
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Praised
Proverbs 31: 10
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.
Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth no the bread of idleness.
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
Give her the fruit of her hands; and let her own works appraise her at the Gates.
We will all forever love you, beloved Tia Mercy. Vaya con Dios y descanse en paz
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Melissa, our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beautiful aunt Mercy. I truly enjoyed the years which we worked together at the lab and her joyous laugher. And she was a true music lover and she was so proud of her musical family whom were all so talented. May she rest in peace. Manny & Elaine Chavez
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I had not seen Mercy in so many years, I did ask some of her nieces once when I was on holiday how she was and they told me, “ she is still around”. I got to know her when after Señora Matilda Martinez was no longer able to clean and care for the Shrine, she became the “Our Lady’s housekeeper”, I hope now she can enjoy her eternal inheritance in Our Lady and Lord’s mansion.
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My sincerest condolences to the family of my beloved friend Mercy, may she rest in eternal peace! I had the privilege of knowing Mercy for almost 50 years and grew to love her deeply. My heart goes out to Melissa who took extremely good care and showered her with love! God's blessings to the Salazar-Martinez families!
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Our condolences to the Martinez and Salazar families. Mercy was a beautiful soul who was deeply loved and cherished by everyone who knew her. May she rest in eternal peace
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The loss of an aunt is always really tough, even more so when they were such an important part of your life. I know her loss will be extremely difficult. May fond memories of her bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. May she RIP.
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I feel like I was blessed to have such an amazing family. It's sad to see the last but my grandma's siblings gone but it's happy to know they're all together and looking down on us watching over us. At Mercy had the best care ever and all the love in the world from her extended family and I will forever be grateful for all they did for her. God bless you Aunt Mercy fly and sing with the angels
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Mercy will always live on in all of us who were blessed to have known her. She touched every heart that she came across. I have very sweet and fond memories of Mercy. I know that she is resting in Paradise. God bless you all.
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