Presciliano Martinez

Mr. PRESCILIANO MARTINEZ 80 of Medanales, died peacefully on Monday December 22, 2008. Mr. Martinez enjoyed ranching and the outdoors. He worked for the N.M. highway department, and for the railroad in Leadville, CO., and other work in California. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents Silviano and Soledad Martinez, brothers Antonio and Manuel, and nephews Tommy Martinez, Jerry Trujillo and Benny Martinez. He is survived by his wife Yolanda Martinez of Medanales, his children: Susie Baldonado and husband Abenicio of Las Vegas, NM., Sammy Martinez of Medanales, Delbert Martinez and wife Anna of Albuquerque, Alice Martinez of Rio Chama, Prescilla Edmonds and husband Bobby of Ranchitos, Patrick Martinez of El llano, Grandchildren: Eric, Abenicio, Victoria, Kevin, Daniel, Roberta, Sueann, Michael, Shawn, Dona, Emmanuel, Alisha, Lekrisa, Jonathan, Elena and Bobby. Great grandchildren include: Nathaniel, Derrick, Dominic, Diego and special great granddaughter Mandi, and special niece Brenda Fonseca as well as other nephews and nieces, siblings: Celedonia Trujillo of Abiquiu, Jenny Baca and husband Paul of Albuquerque, and Silviano Martinez and wife Merlene of Los Angeles, CA. Public visitation will start on Friday at 6:00pm in the chapel of Block-Salazar Mortuary with the rosary being recited at 7:00pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 12:00 noon at San Antonio Catholic Church in Medanales with Fr. Jim Marshall officiating. Rivera Family Mortuaries, Block-Salazar Mortuary location, Espanola, NM. (505)753-2288, toll free (800)443-4854 www.blocksalazarmortuary.com