Joe E. Martinez

Joe E. (Gustavo) Martinez , 78 of Farmington , went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 18, 2014. He was born April 4, 1935 in Cuba , New Mexico to Celso Martinez and Marta Moreno-Martinez. He grew up in Vallecito and Cuba , NM and moved to Farmington in 1960 with his lovely wife and family. Joe worked in the oilfield and as a carpenter for Local 1319. He enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening and maintaining an immaculate yard. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife and friends Mike and Nancy Rascon. He loved his family and God more than anything and told us daily how "blessed we are!" He lived and loved life to the fullest. He will be greatly missed. Joe is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elisa; son, Timmy Martinez (Anita); daughters, Mary Jo Martinez-Aragon (Elias Leyva); Barbara Padilla (Carl); and Christy Rascon (Ernie). Brothers, Zebedeo Martinez (Velma); Antonio Martinez; Celso Martinez ( Florence ); sisters, Fabiola Cde Baca (Ramon); and Connie Martinez (Tony). Eight grandchildren, Mandy Snow (Mattie); Timothy Martinez; Valerie Ferrari ( Brandon ); Caleb Padilla, Jared Padilla; Marion Padilla; Lisa Aragon (Cameron Cribbs) and Nikki Martinez. Five great grandchildren, Gaige Snow, Ally Snow, Vin Ferrari, Raven Ferrari and Uriah Cribbs. One great-great grandchild, Eli Snow. Joe was preceded in death by a son, Joseph (Joey) Martinez , His parents, Celso Martinez and Marta Moreno-Martinez and his brothers Roy Martinez and Andronico Martinez. A Rosary service will be held at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, Friday, January 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at 103 Ute in Farmington . A Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 414 North Allen at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery . A reception will follow at Sacred Heart Parish Center. Arrangements are with Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home; 103 Ute St. (505) 325-8688.