Raymond James Martinez, 23, of Llano Quemado passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2007. He is preceded in death by his uncles, Carlos & Raymond Chavez and grandmother, Isabel Romero. He is survived by his parents, Leonides and Frances Martinez, brothers, Aram Montoya Sr., Aram Montoya Jr. of Las Cruces, Wayne Chavez of Las Colonias, Steven Martinez (Anna) of Arroyo Hondo and Edward Martinez of Colorado Springs, sisters, Nicole Rodriguez (Roland) of Penasco, Sally Blair of Clinton, Utah, Libby Lyon of Abilene, TX and Melissa Ickes (Tom) of Altoona, PA, many other relatives and friends.
Rosaries were recited on May 24, 2007 at Rivera Chapel and on May 25, 2007 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on May 26, 2007 at San Francisco de Asis Church. Interment was held at the New Llano Quemado Cemetery.