Ofelia Martinez

Ofelia Martinez passed away peacefully, after a lengthy illness at the age of 82 on Thursday, May 23,2024. Ofelia was born in Luis Moya, Zacatecas, Mexico, on April 1, 1942. She was one of 11 siblings. She moved to California as a young woman, met her future husband, and eventually the two moved to New Mexico. She loved good food, good company, and her family.

Ofelia was preceded in death by husband Gilbert Martinez, father Florentino Arenas, mother Valentina Guevara and many brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her son Xavier Martinez and his wife Jennifer, grandsons Isaac and Jeremy Martinez, brother Salvador Arenas and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Viewing and rosary at Rivera’s Mortuary in Espanola, NM, on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 5:30pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anne’s Church in Alcalde, NM, on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 12:30 pm, interment to follow at 1:30 pm, at La Loma Cemetery in Alcalde.

Pallbearers will be Isaac Martinez (grandson), Jeremy Martinez (grandson), Jose Adame (nephew) Carlos Adame (nephew), Jaview Adame (nephew), and Luis Adame (nephew).

The family of Ofilia Martinez has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in the beautiful Espanola Valley. www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com