Roberto M. Martinez, 85, of Taos passed away on February 12, 2006. He was a longtime rancher and also worked in Los Alamos for many years and retired from the Town of Taos. He is preceded in death by his wife, Juanita V. Martinez, infant son, Robert Edgar Martinez, brothers and sisters, Elias, Guillermo and Louis Martinez, Andrea Tejada and Aurora Cruz. He is survived by his daughter, Eleanor Cardenas (Benny) of Santa Fe and son, Robert A. Martinez (Molly) of Taos, sisters, Delia Martinez and Alice Vargas (Elias) all of Taos. He is also survived by grandchildren, Barbara Wolf (David), Thomas Cardenas (Rosalyn), Andrea Overturf (Ryan), Robert and Jennifer Martinez, great grandchildren, Danielle Cardenas, Ryan Wolf, Benjamin and Caleb Cardenas and Marisa Overturf.
Rosary was recited February 14, 2006 at at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on February 15, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment followed at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.