Rafaelita Martinez

Rafaelita “Lita” D. Martinez, 85, a resident of Los Alamos peacefully went with the Lord on Sunday January 20th, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 8th 1933. She was a loving, hard- working, and generous wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Rafaelita “Lita” enjoyed canning fruit from her orchid, spending time with her loved ones, and living life to the fullest. She is preceded in death by her parents, Abelino and Nicanora Duran; Father, and Mother-In Law Enrique and Mary Martinez; Husband Pedro Martinez; Son, Alex Martinez; sisters Alcarita Lujan, Felonise Ream, Orselia Montoya, and brothers Clyde, Primitivo, and Clarence Duran. We know Rafaelita “Lita” Martinez is at peace in God’s loving and warm embrace, she is survived by her daughters, Sandra Martinez, Jennifer Archuleta and Husband Rick, and Grace Herrera and Husband Dennis; Grandchildren, Alex (Michelle), Steven, and Johnathan (Katrina) Martinez, Erica Serna (Danny), Sarah Serna, Dominic Archuleta, Sienna (Jacob) Archuleta, Victoria Herrera, Danielle Herrera, LoriAnne Sanchez, and Husband Gabriel, 19 Great-grandchildren; Sister, Senaida Duran; Brother-in-Law, Joe Martinez, and wife Helen; Very special Niece, Mary Montoya; very special friend Katy Padilla, and numerous other family and friends. A Memorial mass will be celebrated on Friday January 25, 2019 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Chimayo, at 10:00 am with burial to follow. Honorary pallbearers with be her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The Family of Rafaelita “Lita” Martinez would like to thank Amber care, and Espanola Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation center for their ongoing care, Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association.