Riginaldo Martinez

Riginaldo “Henry” Martinez 84 of Chamisal, NM passed away on July 24, 2024.  

He is survived by his children Theresa and Carlos Martinez and their mother Lynn, his sisters: Isabel Maes, Carol Lopez, Helen Martinez and numerous other family members and friends. 

He is proceeded in death by his parents Beroniz and Esquipula Martinez, brothers Jose, Armando, and Alferino Martinez, in-laws Olivas Maes, Mabel Martinez, Ester Martinez, Carlotta Martinez, and numerous other family members.

He was employed for the United States Forest Service for 30 years. During his tenure, he was a fire fighter, a forest narcotic Investigator and a Cross trained for many other positions. Upon retirement he returned to his hometown of Chamisal, New Mexico. His passion was hiking in the majestic Jicarita Peak 

A viewing will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6PM at San Antonio De Padua Church in Penasco with a rosary to follow at 7PM. The burial mass will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10AM also at San Antonio De Padua Church in Penasco. Burial to follow at the Upper Chamisal Cemetery. 

Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com.