Francisco Martinez

Francisco “Cisco” A. G. Martinez 12/28/88 – 02/11/17 Francisco A. Martinez, 28, was called home by our Heavenly Father on February 11, 2017 while surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his mother: Maria “Tina” Tapia-Martinez; maternal grandmother: Lucy S. Tapia and brother: Leonard Martinez Jr. He is survived by his father: Leonard Martinez Sr. and step-mother: Georgia Salazar; paternal grandparents: Frank “Pancho” and Kate Martinez; maternal grandfather: Delfinio Tapia; girlfriend: Jerica Griego; sisters: Mary Sena (Charlie), Antoinette Cordova (Rick), Martina Sena (Louie), Virginia Sena (Rudy); and brother: Mitchell Martinez Sr.; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and his beloved dog Patrona. Pallbearers: Mitchell Martinez Sr., Antonio Pacheco, Rick Chavez Jr., Juanito Sena-Rodriguez, Mitchell Martinez Jr., and Steven Salazar. Honorary pallbearers: all his nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Services: Saturday February 18th, 9:00 a.m. rosary, followed by funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. and burial, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 11 St. Anthony’s Loop, Pecos, NM 87552 Francisco was a fun loving guy who was always happy and in a good mood who loved to make people laugh. He was a ball of energy, something he must have inherited from his grandma Lucy. One of his favorite things to do was to dance. Dancing was in his genes, passed down from his grandparents, mom and dad. He had a tremendous amount of love for his family. His greatest love was for his mother Tina. He always made it a priority to go visit her grave. He would also visit his grandma Lucy and grandpa Del on a weekly basis. Even though he was the baby, he was very protective of his sisters. At a young age he learned to sing in Spanish with the mariachis and learned to play the saxophone which was taught by his grandpa Pancho. He also loved to freestyle rap when he would call his sisters or when he was having a good time with friends and family. Everyone always enjoyed it. Francisco really did love life and he made the best of it. Even at his darkest times, Francisco was a strong man and his faith and belief in God always pulled him through. Throughout times of sadness and times of joy, he was lucky to have his girlfriend Jerica, who he loved very much, at his side for many years as well as when he was in the hospital. Even though our hearts are broken that God called him Home, we are comforted in knowing that he is now in the loving arms of his mother Tina. The Tapia, Sena and Martinez family would like to thank each of you, friends and family, for the many prayers, love and support during this difficult time. God bless.