Juana "Jane" Martinez

It is with great sadness that the family of Juana “Jane” Martinez announce her passing. Jane was welcomed into her savior’s arms on September 30, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born in El Pueblo, New Mexico, and after high school moved to live the rest of her life in Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Horacio “Nash” Martinez. She was the Mother of four children, Grandmother to 12, Great-Grandmother to 18, and Great-Great-Grandmother to 3.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 65 years, Nash; her daughter’s, Beth (Steve), Corinne (Ray James), and Miquelita (Juan); grandchildren, Felicia (Roberto), Clarissa (In), Demetria, Joshua, Luciano, Gabrielle, James, Jacqueline (Steven), Salvatore, Andrew (Sophia), Deacon Stephen (Ashley), Ashley (Richard); great grandchildren; Mateo, Olivia, Penelope, Gregory, Loralie, Mathias, Zach, Dahlia, Julianna, Luciano, Daniel, Mia, Alexandra, Lucia, Annette, Ellis, Urijah, and Merit; great-great grandchildren, Sapphira, Anthony, and Ayden.

She is also survived by her siblings Julia Valencia (Napoleon), Stella Gallegos (Luciano), Mary Flores (Frank), Gilbert Vigil (Isabel), Dolores Flores (Richard), Lupe Garcia (Ramon), Robert Vigil (Viola), Manuel Vigil (Prescilla), Patsy Romero (Joe), Jerry Vigil, Leroy Vigil, Michael Vigil (Lisa), Richard Vigil (Roberta), and Prescilla Sena; sister-in-law, Mabel Vigil, and sister-in-law, Maryann Martinez; many nieces, nephews, and other family members and close friends. 

She is preceded in death by her son Manuel Martinez, parents Antonio and Felicita Vigil, her mother in-law Miquelita Martinez, her brothers Antonio Vigil, Jr. and Eloy Vigil, her sister-in-law Judy Vigil, brother-in law Greg Sena, brother-in-law Tommy Martinez, brother-in-law Joe Martinez and wife Virginia, sister-in-law Tina Ulibarri and husband Alfredo, sister-in-law Dulcinea Grantham and husband Gail, brother-in-law Manuel Martinez and wife Cora, niece Erna Martinez Lunt, nephew Gary Vigil, niece Vanessa Medina, and great nephew Joshua Vigil. 

A viewing will be held at 5:00 p.m. and the rosary at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Church of the Ascension located at 2150 Raymac Rd SW, Albuquerque, followed by sweets and coffee in the church hall. The funeral mass will be held on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. also at Church of the Ascension. Internment will follow at the Martinez Family Cemetery followed by a celebration of life reception dinner. 

Pallbearers are Jane’s brothers, Gilbert Vigil, Robert Vigil, Manuel Vigil, Jerry Vigil, Leroy Vigil, Michael Vigil, and Richard Vigil. 

Honorary Pallbearers are Jane’s sisters, Julia Valencia, Stella Gallegos, Mary Flores, Dolores Flores, Lupe Garcia, Patsy Romero, and Prescilla Sena.

Jane graduated from Robertson High School in Las Vegas, NM and attended Draughon's Business College in Albuquerque. She worked in Albuquerque for Bradbury Stamm Construction and also was a Bookkeeper at Atex Oil Company. 

Jane was a religious person and was known for being patient, kind, and loving to everyone, especially her family that she loved beyond measure. She was known for providing undivided attention to everyone when they called or visited. Jane was a devoted sister who loved spending time with her siblings. 

Jane’s favorite pastimes were playing board and card games; and when she was well, she loved dancing with Nash, getting dressed up and going out to eat, church, and family gatherings. You could find Jane every morning with her husband, Nash, sitting in their matching recliners making calls to sing happy birthday to family members and friends. 

Jane will be missed dearly, but we are so glad that she is in Heaven without any pain and suffering. Jane was a beautiful spirit and we were blessed to have her in our lives. The world is a little less enjoyable without her in it, but we will always carry her memory in our hearts.