Fernie Fernando Manuel Martinez
Fernie Fernando Manuel Martinez, a devoted Jehovah’s witness, husband, dad, tata, brother and uncle passed away on, Sunday, April 9, 2023 surrounded by his wife and children.
He was born to Eduardo and Sadie Martinez on June 29, 1947. Fernie lived much of his life in Grants, New Mexico and in 1966 he married his high school sweetheart Edwina Martinez. He cherished these memories as well as his children, Michelle Martinez, Denise Griego (pat), elaine Larrinaga (JJ), Darlene Montano (Elias), Fernie Martinez jr. (Anita); sister: Rose Lopez; and inlaws: Barney Sedillo, Daniel Sedillo (Rose), Lucy Ann Stalee, and Becky Larkin (David).
He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents and family: Eddie and Sadie Martinez, Gillie and Barbara Sedillo; siblings and family: Richard Martinez, Roger Martinez, Benji Martinez, Lucy and Rafael Gallegos, Martha and Henry Murrietta, Antonia Waffen, Max Lopez, Gilbert Sedillo, Zeke Sedillo, Tony James Bourquin, Brenda Murrietta, Michael Martinez Jr, Henry Mondragon Jr., Albert Grine and Anthony Sedillo.
Services will be as follows: viewing will be held May 4, 2023, from 5:007:00 at riverside mortuary 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE. memorial service may 5, 2023, from 3:00-5:00 at kingdom hall of Jehovah witnesses 8904 Menaul BLVD. ne. reception following at bosque farm rodeo hall 1040 arena rd. bosque farms.
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