Melissa A. Martinez, 47, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Gila Regional Medical Center.
She was born October 22, 1965 in Woodland, CA to David B. Martinez and Lydia Martinez. She is survived by one son, Jacob Martinez and companion Krystal Vasquez of Bayard; one daughter, Analysa Maynes of Santa Clara; her father, David B. Martinez of Santa Clara; three grandsons, Eric and Aaron Harrington; Jacob David Martinez all of Bayard; two sisters, Alejandra Jackson and husband Rod of Silver City; Lorena Martinez and companion Leo Rodriguez of Santa Clara; nephews, Nathan Jackson of Silver City; Adam Jackson and companion Angela Rivera and their son, Alejandro of Silver City; Sergio Jacquez. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lydia Martinez (’11) her brother, David M. Martinez Jr. (’10).
Viewing will take place Wednesday, August 14th from 4-6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the vigil service and holy rosary to be recited by Art Gutierrez to begin at 6pm. The funeral mass will be celebrated Thursday, August 15th at 11:30 am at Infant Jesus Shrine with Father Ron Machado officiating. Concluding service interment will follow at Hanover cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Steven Jacquez, Eduardo “Lalo” Martinez III, Adam Jackson, Nathan Jackson, Javier Martinez and Leo Rodriguez. Honorary pallbearers will be Anthony Sierra, Janet Gallardo, Pamela Grijalva, Ana Marie Ortiz, Alvaro Rivera and the rest of her family and friends.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.