Orlando E. Martinez, 70, of Santa Fe passed away March 27, 2011 at St. Vincents Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Alfirio Martinez and Jacoba Martinez.
He is survived by a sister, Olivia C. Romero, nephew, Edward Joseph Romero, a great niece, Sophia Camille Romero, a loving Godson, Anthony Sena.
Also surviving was uncle Manuel and wife Veroniz of Arroyo Hondo. Special cousins, Clavio Martinez and wife Linda of Arroy Hondo, Uvaldo Martinez and spouse Mary, Adelmo Martinez and spouse Patricia, Tito Martinez and spouse Ruby, Lloyd Martinez and spouse Carol, Vince Martinez, Doris Navarro and spouse Ray, Chriselda Van Wald and spouse Conrad and Tom Martinez and many other cousins from Colorado.
Through the years, Orlando made many special friends and was thought of dearly by his Carrillo, Alire and Romero families.
A rosary was recited on April 9, 2011 at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated on the same day. Interment followed at Rosario Cemetery.
Pallbearer: Ray Sena
Honorary Pallbearers: Ben Benavidez, Gilbert Vigil, Mario Gonzales and Ernie Montoya, Benny Ortiz, Chris Coca and Pamella and AnnaBelle Styger.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Carmelite Monastery, 49 Mount Carmel Rd Santa Fe, NM 87505.