Delubina Martinez

Farmington
Delubina Martinez
1935 - 2014
Delubina "Della" Martinez was born in March 17. 1935, in Pagosa Junction, Colo., to Jose A. and Frances Gallegos. Della moved to Farmington in 2004, after moving from Durango, Colo. She retired from Griegos Restaurant in 2013, after 17 years of employment. Della enjoyed staying busy with golf, and arts and crafts. Her greatest joys though were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a loving, giving woman who touched the lives of all those she met. Della was preceded in death by her husband Levi Martinez; both parents; and five deceased brothers; and three deceased sisters. She is survived by her sons, Anthony Martinez, Arnold Martinez and daughter Ericka Estes; brothers, Tony Gallegos, Arturo Gallegos and Ray Gallegos; sisters, Grace Kelsey and Yolanda DeBoer; grandchildren, Dustin Martinez, Dane Martinez, Karissa Martinez, Zach Martinez, MacKenzie Kemple, Keylie Kemple, Breanna Estes and Shaylee Estes; great-grandchildren, Eva Martinez and Alyssa Martinez. A memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 2100 E. 20th St. in Farmington, with Fr. Chacon as celebrant. A reception to follow at St. Mary's Parish Hall. A private burial will be at a later date. Della's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel, 404 W. Arrington St. in Farmington, 505-327-5142. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com http://www.serenityandcompany.com.