Consuelo Martinez

October 5th, 1934 - April 3rd, 2017

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Consuelo V. Martinez, 82 of Santa Cruz passed away on Monday April 3rd, 2017 surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness. She was born to Manuel and Lorencita Velarde who preceded her into the afterlife. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Patricio Martinez and in-laws Patricio Sr. and Manuelita Martinez, her brothers Ben Velarde and Epimenio Velarde, sisters Rosilla Velarde, Carlotta Martinez, and Domitilia Ortiz. Granddaughter Marissa Martinez, and son in-law Artie Baca.

She is survived by her sons Armando (Rosie), Larry (Sylvia), Paul (Bernice), Louis (Nathaniel) and Patrick (Josefina). Daughters Sheila Rivera (Gilbert), Virginia Baca, and Antoinette Padilla (Ted). Her sisters Frances Fresquez, Sennie Kaufman and brothers Tom Velarde and Manuel Velarde Jr. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

Consuelo was a devoted wife and mother. She loved to cook, was an amazing baker, and blanket maker. She will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her.

Visitatiion will begin at 4pm with a Rosary to follow at 6pm at the Rivera Funeral Home of Espanola on Tuesday, April 11th. The Mass of Christian will be celebrated at 10am on Wednesday, April 12th at Iglesia de Santa Cruz de La Canada. Interment will follow at 12:45pm at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Serving the Family as Pall Bearers will be Anthony Baca, Michael Baca, Curtis Martinez, Andrew Martinez, Randy Martinez, Nathan Martinez, Adrian Martinez, Julian Martinez, Fabian Martinez, Jarrod Padilla, and Brittany Espinoza.

The family of Consuelo Martinez has entrusted her care and services to the Rivera Family Funeral Home of Espanola, NM

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	Name	Consuelo Martinez
	Date of Birth	October 5th, 1934
	Date of Death	April 3rd, 2017

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	Funeral Home	Rivera Family Funeral Home - Española
	Address	305 Calle Salazar Española NM 87532 United States

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Lupita Gress (Mascarenas) published a tribute .

I am so sorry for the loss of your dear mother. She was a wonderful human being. May she rest in peace!


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Lynnda Lujan published a tribute .

To the family of Consuelo Martinez. May God's Blessings be upon your life's forever.


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Joe (Gudo) And Theresa Gurule And Family published a tribute .

Our deepest condolences to our cousin Consuelo's family. We will always remember Consuelo's gentle-spirit and her devotion to her family. May she rest in God's eternal kingdom.


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Judy Salazar published a tribute .

Virginia & entire Martinez family. The last time we spoke, we were reunited by your mom. I can't help but bring back her very sad goodbye. (She knew time was short). I am so sorry. God bless you Virginia. My sincere condolences. Jesus loves you & so do I, Judy Salazar


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Gertrude Baros published a tribute .

To The Martinez Family,
With deepest sympathy on the death of my beautiful friend Consuelo, I will miss her everyday, as I pick up the phone and not be able to hear her voice, I will treasure our friendship. May she rest in peace. With much love to all of you. Gertrude Baros


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Jake Alarid published a tribute .

To the family of Consuelo Martinez, my cousin. If you look up in the sky and see the clouds above you will see the image of Consuelo smiling down on her family, assuring you that she is in heaven with her husband, parents, brothers and sister and her entire family, happy and without pain. May her soul rest in peace.
Jake Alarid and family


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Sena published a tribute .

So sorry to heard that your mom has passed. Prayers to all of you and your families.


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Rosalie Valdez And Family published a tribute .

Our sincere condolences on the passing of Consuelo.


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Rosina Martinez published a tribute .

To the Family of Consuelo: my condolences on the death of Consuelo. May her soul rest in peace.


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Lupita Gress (Mascarenas) published a tribute .

I am so sorry for your mom's passing! She was a wonderful lady! May she rest in peace!


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Ortiz Family published a tribute .

Our deepest condolences. May she live on forever in our hearts!


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October 5th, 1934 - April 3rd, 2017

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