Juan M. Martinez

Martinez, Juan Maria
Age 62, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019. He was born in Socorro, NM on October 11, 1956, to Juan and Vivian "ViVi"  Martinez. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vivian Martinez, Juanita "Tita" Martinez, cousin, Alice Flores, granddaughter, Mariah Garza, nieces, Mercedes Gonzales and Pamela Martinez.Juan is survived by father, Juan G. Martinez, daughters, Christine Martinez, Celina Martinez, and Cathy (Jeremy) Jaramillo, sisters, Annabelle Gonzales, Elaine Ross, Linda (Joey) Baca, Nancy De Los Santos, brother, Andy  Martinez, wife, Emily Martinez, granddaughters, Samantha (Sean) Castellano, Carla Gutierrez, Carina Gutierrez, Mariah-Jailyn Jaedess Jaramillo, Samantha Savedra, Sabrina Savedra, grandsons, Leondro Pilar Padilla, Tony Garza, Mathew (Kayla Rios) Garza, great-grandchildren, Andre Gonzales, Aliyah Castellano, Adilene Jae Garza, and Jacob Savedra. Juan loved being surrounded by his children , grand children,  and great-grandchildren; they were the loves of his life. He would go all around Socorro to visit with family and friends and was always ready to tell a joke. He was full of joy, laughter, and always had a smile on his face. Juan served 18 years in the National Guard. He was sent to boot camp in New York and Minnesota, and was sent to the Sante Fe Riot. He enjoyed wood working, made a few canes, kitchen cabinets, and built new additions to a few homes. He was also a very talented artist. He would often take his notebook around town and sketch the local buildings such as San Miguel Church, the Plaza, The Mill, homes, and any other buildings or structures that caught his eye.  Rosary to be recited on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. at the San Miguel Catholic Church.  Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated immediately following the Rosary at 9:00 am with Father John Anasiudu presiding.  Burial will take place following the service at the San Miguel Cemetery.  To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  
Daniels Family Funeral Services
309 Garfield St
Socorro, NM 87801
575-835-1530