Abe Ralph Martinez, Jr.

Abe Ralph Martinez, 54, beloved father, brother, son, grandpa, uncle and friend was taken from us on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at his home in Flora Vista. Abe was born January 10, 1955 in Monero , New Mexico the son of Abran Gilbert Martinez and Edulia Gomez. Abe had a passion for music. He loved playing his guitar, singing, upholstering and going fishing. Abe will be forever missed by his all family and friends. He is survived by his companion, Diane Grieser; father, Emilio Gomez; daughter, Shelley Atencio (Andy); granddaughter Andi Atencio; two brothers Danny Martinez and David Martinez; five sisters Diane Gonzales, Dolores (Eduardo) Guerrero, Patricia (Sergio) Cortez, Loretta Arellano, and Angela (David) Gonzalez, numerous nephews, nieces relatives and friends. Abe was preceded in death by his father, Abe Martinez, Sr., mother Edulia V. Gomez and two brothers-in-law. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations for Abe be made in his memory to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St. , Farmington , NM 87401