Genoveva O. Martinez – Age 90 a resident of Cuarteles and formerly of Chimayo passed away on Sunday, September 3rd, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan S. Martinez in 1988; parents: Felix and Socorro Ortega; son, Filimon "Phil" Martinez in 2001; grandson, Robert Lopez in 2000; brother, Trinidad Ortega; and a daughter-in-law, Barbara Martinez. May their souls rest in peace. Genoveva was a President of the Santa Fe County Senior Citizens Program, Chief of the Santa Fe County Elections Bureau and was a Cook at the John Hyson School in Chimayo. She is survived by her daughter, Lupe Martinez of Cuarteles; son, Erasmo Martinez and wife Eunice all of Chimayo; sister, Leonardita Baca of Los Alamos; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and numerous other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 6th, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. at the El Buen Pastor Church in Chimayo. A reception will follow the service at the Benny Chavez Center in Chimayo. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that memorial contributions in Genoveva Martinez's name be made to the El Buen Pastor Church in Chimayo; you may contact the Church at 505-351-2518. The family of Genoveva Martinez has placed their trust in the Rivera family of Block-Salazar Mortuary. Telephone 505-753-2288 or Toll Free 1-800-443-4854
Memorial Service
5:00 p.m. ~ Wednesday
September 6th, 2006
El Buen Pastor Church
Chimayo, New Mexico
In Lieu of Flowers
Memorial Contributions in Genoveva Martinez NAME
El Buen Pastor Church
Chimayo, New Mexico
505-351-2518