Leroy Martinez

Leroy I. Martinez 1944 – 2018 Leroy I Martinez went peacefully March 4, 2018, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Leroy was born in Santa Fe November 5, 1944. After a short illness and an amazing journey in life he joins his parents Alfonso and Mary Martinez and relatives who preceded him in death. He is survived by his close friends, his former wife Irene, Buddy, Michael and Melissa Roybal, Rudy and Georgia Rodriguez; and many friends and relatives. Leroy graduated from St Michaels HS; received his BA from the College of Santa Fe; MA from the University of Northern Colorado. He began his professional career as Head Start Program Director for Santa Fe County; taught High School Special Education at Albuquerque and Santa Fe public schools; was a Vocational Counselor with the State of NM, Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and retired as an Administrator with the Department of Licensing and Regulations. He will be remembered for his joy of reading, hiking, journaling, and spending quiet time in the Word of God. He wanted all who knew him to rejoice in his going home. A graveside service will take place at Rosario Cemetery Monday, March 12, 2018, at 1 PM.