Frances Martinez

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Frances G. (Pancha) Martinez, age 91. She left us to be with our lord on 06/15/2024. She was preceded in death by husband Napoleon Martinez; her parents Marcos and Elena (Alarid) Gonzales; two sons Joseph G. and Angelo Martinez; siblings Ernestina Chavez, Lorenzo, David, Jerry, and Samuel Gonzales; and her son-in-law Rudy R. Montano. 

She is survived by her daughter Yvonne R. Martinez-Montano, Granddaughter Aurelia Sedillo, grandson-in-law Tim, two great- grandsons Enrique Gomez and Ramon Sedillo. She is also survived by her brother Antonio Gonzales & sister-in-law Melody Gonzales, and many nephews and nieces. 

Francisquita Estella Gonzales was born in Santa Fe, NM, on October  4th, 1932. She married Napoleon Martinez on 09/30/1950. 

Frances was an exemplary mother, grandma, and aunt. She was a devoted catholic and lived her life on her religious beliefs and warmly kept family traditions/customs alive. Frances showed her family and friends much love and support and she was respected and loved by all who met her. She will be missed.

A viewing of cremains will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024, at 9:30 am at The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. A rosary will be recited at 10:00 am, Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am, and interment to follow at Rosario Cemetery. A celebration of life to follow at the American Legion 1601 Berry Ave. Santa Fe, NM. 

The family would like to express their gratitude to Christus St. Vincent Hospital and Compassus Hospice Care Team. We would also like to thank all the family & friends who took the time to visit Frances in her final days.