Bobby Francis Martin

Bob F. Martin, 84 of San Rafael, New Mexico Passed on March 23, 2016 after a lengthy illness. Bob was born in Winchester, Illinois to his parents John B. Martin and Leona Belle Crain on September 26, 1931.
Bob worked for Owens Illinois Glass in Alton, Illinois before moving to New Mexico in 1959, where he went to work for Kerr McGee for 26 years. When he retired and later went to work for Lee Ranch Coal Mine for 14 years. Bob served 2 years in the Korean War from 1951-1953 in the United States Army.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Danola Peggy Martin. His children - Deborah Martin of Albuquerque, NM, Patricia Trujillo and husband Tomas of San Rafael, NM, Robert Martin and wife Tina of Gallup, NM, Jeremy Martin and wife Stephanie of Mesa, AZ. Grandchildren- Michelle Duran and husband Wilfred, William Martinez and wife Erica, Tommy Trujillo and wife Camille, Daniel Trujillo and wife Beverly, James Trujillo, Stephanie Martin, Antoinette Martin-Tapia, Kyla Carrier, Bella and Jacob Martin. Great Grandchildren - Jessica and Rachelle Duran, Marlina and Jr Martinez, Melissa Chavez, Derek Trujillo, Rachelle Jaramillo, Joe Galindo, Madison Villar, Nikolas Galindo, Carlos and Miranda Barajas, Mark Jaramillo, Cheyenne, Hailee and Aubrey Trujillo, Christina and Trinity Villacana, Noah and Avery Martin, and Jenisis Tapia. Along with his brother - John B. Martin.
Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his parents- John B. and Leona Martin. One brother- Billy Martin. And one sister- Sandra S. Mills.
On Tuesday March 29, 2016 at St. Teresa Catholic Church, a visitation will be held at 9:30 AM., A Rosary will be recited at 10:15 AM, then a Mass will be celebrated by Father Robert Mathieu at 11:00 AM, Interment will be at Grants Memorial Park at 1:00 pm. VFW Post 3221 will provide military honors.
Pallbearers include: William Martinez, Stephanie Martin, Tommy Trujillo, Daniel Trujillo, James Trujillo, and Derek Trujillo.
Honorary Pallbearers include: Michelle Duran, Antoinette Martin-Tapia, Kyla Carrier, Bella Martin, Jacob Martin, Jessica Duran, Rachelle Duran, Marlina Martinez, Jr Martinez, Melissa Chavez, Rachelle Jaramillo, Joe Galindo, Madison Villar, Nikolas Galindo, Carlos Barajas, Miranda Barajas, Mark Jaramillo, Cheyenne Trujillo, Hailee Trujillo, Aubrey Trujillo, Christina Villacana, Trinity Villacana, Noah Martin, Avery Martin and Jenisis Tapia.
Cope Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.