Valentina Sylveria Martinez, 62, of Taos passed away on December 19, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfonso & Lucia Martinez, brother, Silverio Martinez, sister, Elizabeth Casados and her companion, Guadalupe Ortega. She is survived by her children, Wilfred Sandoval and companion, Jeanette, Josephine Sandoval and companion, Rudy, Nathaniel Sandoval and companion, Christina and Valerie Ortega, sister, Elvira Martinez, grandchildren, Jessica, Bridgette, Celeste, Angel and Noah Sandoval.
Services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.