Martinez, Ronald J.
Age 57, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 13, 1959, to Henry and Mary Martinez .
Ron was a loving person who cared for everyone, he always lent a helping hand and gave from the bottom of his heart. Being sure his family's needs were taken care of and helping them was his main priority in life. He was always right there by their side to help, no matter what. He liked making people laugh and enjoyed all of those around him. Ron and Loretta took their children on vacation every year, they enjoyed traveling together, there was always lots of laughter and happiness that made wonderful memories. He adored his grandchildren, he would often have McDonald's with his grand daughter Shy-Shy, and he would say that they had a Big Mac Attack!! He shared his last holiday surrounded by his family, children and grandchildren. He wanted to see his grandchildren find their Easter eggs which brought joy to his heart. Ron would help his wife at her job, and became very good friends with their special customers at Eloy's New Mexican Restaurant. He will be greatly missed by many. Ron, is forever in the hearts of his wife, children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father Henry Martinez; brother-in-law Luther Martinez; father-in-law Eloy Serna; brother-in-law Frank Barela.
Ronald is survived by wife of 22 years, Loretta Martinez; daughter Rosemary Serna, son-in-law Matthew Lara; daughter Lisa Marie Serna; son Roman Martinez,daughter-in-law Roxanne Martinez; mother Mary Martinez; grandchildren; Shiann, Mia Angelica, Eloy, Ricky, Dominic Jr; brothers Bob, wife Yolanda, Dave, wife Margarita, Pete Martinez; sisters Rose, Tina, husband Leon Sisneros; mother-in-law Rosie Serna and Joe Armenta; sister-in-laws Debbie Serna-Black, Eloisa Taylor, Carl Baca, Ruth Martinez, Adele Martinez; several nieces and nephews; godchildren Angela Sanchez, Jennifer Grano, Kirsten Martinez, Shiann Hernandez; dog Chiquito. Pall bearers; Bob Martinez, Dave Martinez, Pete Martinez and Jeremiah Anderson. Honorary pall bearers; Shiann Hernandez, Mia Angelica Rivera, Eloy Rivera, Ricky Rivera and Dominic Velasquez Jr.
Service will be held on Wednesday April 6, 2016, at 11:00 am, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Reception to follow at the Carlisle Chapel reception room.
In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Ronald's honor to those mentioned on the website given below. St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Joy Junction, Roadrunner Food Bank and the Salvation Army.
Daniels Family Funeral Services
CARLISLE CHAPEL
3113 Carlisle Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
505-884-1188