Carla Apodaca Martinez

Carla Geraldine Apodaca Martinez, 41, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on June 1, 2008. Carla, who was also known as "Carz" and "Carlita", was born in Las Vegas, NM and moved to Taos where she met her beloved husband, Mike Martinez. She graduated from Taos High School in 1984, married, and had their son Eric in 1989. The family lived in Albuquerque where Carla is survived by her husband Mike and son Eric. They also had two daughters, Michelle and Tanya who died at birth. Other survivors include father, Roger T. Apodaca (Theresa), mother, Dolores G. Apodaca, brothers and sisters include Nancy Miera and husband Tony, Rose Marie Apodaca, Roger T. Apodaca, Jr., Raul Apodaca and wife Carla, and Amy Olonia and boyfriend David, mother-in law, Edith Medina (Felipe). Other survivors include numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews in New Mexico and Colorado. She is preceded in death by her father in law, Samuel "Fito" Martinez. Carla was known for her beautiful smile, kind heart and feisty attitude. Everyone who knew Carla was touched by these things. She loved to go riding with Mike wearing her leathers, the wind in her hair and with a great love of freedom that riding gave them. Carla loved her family and was a fantastic cook, her fresh salsas were the best! People who worked with Carla knew how she always brightened their work days. We will miss and love her forever. Rosary was recited on June 5, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on June 6, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with interment following at the Old Llano Quemado Cemetery.