Obituary for
John O. Martinez
John O. Martinez was born on June 24, 1941 in Coyote Park, Colorado to the parents of Eloy & Violeta Martinez. He is survived by his wife Rosalie Martinez & his four children, Matthew Martinez, Anette McInnis, Christina Martinez & Carlos Martinez.
John O. Martinez passed away at his home in Coyote Park on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the age of 75. John is predeceased by his parents, Eloy and Violeta Martinez, his three brother’s: Demetrio, Eloy and Delfin Martinez, his two sisters Josefina Valdez & Dora Jaramillo. John is survived by his loving wife Rosalie of 53 years. They were married in Pagosa Springs on February 8, 1964. John is lovingly remembered by his wife Rosalie of Coyote Park; sons Matthew (Pauline) and Carlos (Joline) Martinez; and daughters Anette (Jeremy) McInnis and Christina Martinez; and loving nieces, nephews, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
John was born in Coyote Park, Colorado in 1941, he grew up in Edith, Colorado where he enjoyed helping parents and siblings do ranch work. John grew up learning all the phases of construction and loved to work and provide for his family. John enjoyed being outdoors working on his backhoe and a good laugh and spending time his family.
The recitation of the Rosary will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Lumberton, New Mexico on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 7:00pm.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Lumberton, New Mexico on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 10:00am.