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Rafaelita Martinez

Rafaelita Martinez

June 8th, 1933 - January 20th, 2019

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Rafaelita “Lita” D. Martinez, 85, a resident of Los Alamos peacefully went with the Lord on Sunday January 20th, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 8th 1933.
She was a loving, hard- working, and generous wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Rafaelita “Lita” enjoyed canning fruit from her orchid, spending time with her loved ones, and living life to the fullest.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Abelino and Nicanora Duran; Father, and Mother-In Law Enrique and Mary Martinez; Husband Pedro Martinez; Son, Alex Martinez; sisters Alcarita Lujan, Felonise Ream, Orselia Montoya, and brothers Clyde, Primitivo, and Clarence Duran.

We know Rafaelita “Lita” Martinez is at peace in God’s loving and warm embrace, she is survived by her daughters, Sandra Martinez, Jennifer Archuleta and Husband Rick, and Grace Herrera and Husband Dennis; Grandchildren, Alex (Michelle), Steven, and Johnathan (Katrina) Martinez, Erica Serna (Danny), Sarah Serna, Dominic Archuleta, Sienna (Jacob) Archuleta, Victoria Herrera, Danielle Herrera, LoriAnne Sanchez, and Husband Gabriel, 19 Great-grandchildren; Sister, Senaida Duran; Brother-in-Law, Joe Martinez, and wife Helen; Very special Niece, Mary Montoya; very special friend Katy Padilla, and numerous other family and friends.

A Memorial mass will be celebrated on Friday January 25, 2019 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Chimayo, at 10:00 am with burial to follow. Honorary pallbearers with be her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
The Family of Rafaelita “Lita” Martinez would like to thank Amber care, and Espanola Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation center for their ongoing care, Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association.






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Name Rafaelita Martinez
Date of Birth June 8th, 1933
Date of Death January 20th, 2019
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Funeral Home Rivera Family Funeral Home - Española
Address 305 Calle Salazar
Española NM 87532
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Peg published a tribute .

Sorry to hear about the passing of your grandma Erica and Sarah and Sandra. May the lord comfort you at this time. My prayers are with you all!!!

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Michael And Eva Herrera published a tribute .

Sandra we are so sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

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James And Virginia Ellington published a tribute .

With fond memories from times spent in Chimayo. Aunt Lita always seemed to be a happy spirit when we would visit with the family. Our sympathies go out to Sandra, Jennifer, Grace and the entire Martinez family.

With our Love and Condolences, James and Virginia Ellington

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Videlio And Helen Archuleta published a tribute .

We were saddened to hear the loss of your mom. May the soul of our comadre rest in peace. Our condolences to her girls Sandra, Jennifer and Grace. You were the light of her life!

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Yoli Frazier published a tribute .

It is with a broken heart & many tears to hear of Lita's passing. She was like my (second mom) to me for the 31 years I knew her.
I will always cherish the fond memories we shared visiting each other when we lived in L.A. and the daily phone calls that usually lasted for 3 hrs at a time; filled with laughter, tears, & always ending with talking about our LORD, and her telling me. " I love you ... Mi Yoli " before she would hang up.
Lita was so proud of all her children & all of her family. She always talked about you Grace/Sandra. & Jennifer. My prayers & condolences to ALL of Lita's family.
Rest in peace. I love you Always Lita.
" Tu. Yoli "

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Joannn Trujillo published a tribute .

My Deepest Condolences. I will miss this special loving lady. My prayers for her and for Lita. RIP. God Bless.

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Floyd Serna published a tribute .

I will miss you

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Shelly published a tribute .

To Lita Martinez Family I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom, Grandma, and a good friend of mine. My heart is broken. I can't believe she is gone. I met your mom when I was working at Furr's Grocery Store in Los Alamos a long time. I used to work at the Furr's Grocery store and we became good friends. I saw her a couple of years ago here in Espanola at the Fairview Post Office. She look very good. She was a very nice lady and good friend of mine when I used work up there. She was so sweet and very friendly and nice to me. I will never forget your mom. I will keep you all and your family in my prayers. I will be praying for you all. It was a nice pleasant meeting your mom and we became good friends. She will be missed dearly. I'm going to miss your mom so much. My condolences go out to you all and your family. May God Bless you all and your family! May God and Jesus open the gates to heaven for your mom in heaven. Your mom had a beautiful smile and she was a wonderful person and beautiful woman.
From: Shelley A Baca, Amanda Rose Valdez & Jesus Ortiz

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Nancy Martinez published a tribute .

To the Martinez family
Sorry to hear about your loss.

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Bryon & Dwight Pippin published a tribute .

May the Blessings of the Lord be with Rafaelita as she enters the gates of Heaven and finds peace as shares the joys of laughter with our Father Jesus!

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