Nichole Sophia Martinez, 17, of Arroyo Hondo passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2006. She was a Senior at Taos High School. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Jose Vicente Sanchez and Bernabe Martinez, uncle, Jospeh Sanchez and cousin, Vicente Vigil. She is survived by her parents, Marcia Sanchez (Randy) and Johnny Martinez (Donna), sisters, Jessica Martinez of Arroyo Hondo, Sonya Martinez of Taos, Alicia Martinez of Arroyo Hondo, Tiana Martinez of Taos, brothers, Ronnie and Anthony Cordova. She is also survived by nephews, Jerome, Juan and Joseph Romero, grandmothers, Genara Sanchez of Arroyo Hondo and Sophia Martinez of Arroyo Seco, many aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.
Rosary was recited on February 17, 2006 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Arroyo Seco. Funeral mass will be held on February 18, 2006 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Arroyo Hondo. Interment followed at Rael Cemetery.