Sam V. Martinez, 89, of Taos passed away on January 4, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife, Susana C. Martinez. He is survived by his children, Carla M. Trujillo (Tom) and Sammy Martinez Jr. (Maria), grandchildren, Tommy Trujillo Jr., Phillip Trujillo (Tracy), Matthew Trujillo, Sammy Martinez III (Renee) and Abenicio Martinez (Delia). He is also survived by 4 great grandchildren, Phillip Jr. and Andrea Trujillo, Zeke and Celso Martinez
Rosary was recited on Friday, January 06, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on Saturday, January 07, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment was held at Sierra Vista Cemetery.