Darlene Martinez, age 45, of La Mesilla died on July 18, 2009. Ms. Martinez is preceded in death by her mother Mary V. Martinez, sisters; Eleanor Storch and Evelyn Martinez. Darlene is survived by her father Ben Martinez of La Mesilla, companion of nine years; Eloy Maes, sisters; Jennie Hunter of Albuquerque and Marlene French and husband Kevin of Albuquerque, many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces , Nephews and other relatives. Recitation of the rosary will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Block-Salazar Mortuary. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, at 10:00 a.m. at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, interment will follow at the El Llano Cemetery. Rivera Family Funeral Homes, Block-Salazar Mortuary branch in Espanola. (505) 753-2288, toll free (800) 443-4854
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