Gloria Martinez, 59, of Taos went to be with the Lord on July 16, 2008. She is preceded in death by her grandparents who raised her, Frank and Clorinda Gonzales, parents in law, Benny and Josie Martinez, sister, Ernestine Cardenas (Ray), brother, Sonny Nichols. She is survived by her husband, Mike Martinez, sons, Mike, Anthony, Raymond (Nicole) and Matthew, mother, Susie Montano (Adonias), sister, Linda Salazar (Paul), brothers, Gerald Nichols (Louella), John Gonzales (Teddie), Frank Nichols, Frank Gonzales (Gloria), Robert Gonzales (Elena), granddaughters, Sara Nicole Gallegos, Alyssa Martinez, Raylee and Reghan Martinez, in-laws, Joseph "Jodge" Martinez, Naomi Cardenas (Rick) and Bill Martinez and many other relatives.
Memorial service was held on July 19, 2008 at Rivera Chapel. Rosary was recited on July 20, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Funeral Mass was held on July 21, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment was held at Sierra Vista Cemetery.