Martin A. Garley

1955-2014 Our loving, funny, and caring father, son and brother Martin “Harpo” Garley peacefully joined his Lord and Savior from his home on Saturday, November 29, 2014. He was born on November 12, 1955; raised in Belen, he graduated from Belen High School in 1973. Martin was as kind as could be, always with a smile on his face. He was so generous, always willing to help anyone out, no matter what. He was happiest surrounded by his family and friends, listening to and telling wild stories. A retired switchman from the BNSF Railway, Martin often loved to tell his stories of working on the train. In the later years of his life, Martin enjoyed carving wood, gardening, reading every book and National Geographic magazine he could get his hands on, making hornos (outdoor adobe ovens), walking for miles on end, and camping. His favorite past time was bragging about his four children, and how they completed his life; his granddaughter Keira was the cherry on top. He was preceded in death by his father, Ross Garley in 1988; his sister, Monica Sublett; and brother, Peter Garley in 2014. Martin is survived by his adored children and granddaughter; Melissa Wright and fiancé, Joe Acosta, Jesse Garley, Belinda Garley and partner, Karl Deuble, Kimberly Garley and husband, Joshua Griego, and their daughter Keira Griego. He is also survived by his mother, Dolores Garley of Belen; his brother, Russell Garley and wife, Stacey of Abilene, Texas; his brother, Donald Garley and wife, Adella of Belen; his brother-in-law, Warren Sublett Sr. of Menifee, California; plus eight nephews, many aunts and uncles, and many many cousins and friends. During the last few years, Martin mentored a dear friend Phillip Jacka, whom he treated as a son. All services will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel, on Friday, December 5th beginning with a Public Visitation at 9:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service to be held at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date. Honorary Pallbearers will be Russell Garley, Donald Garley, Warren Sublett Sr., and Martin’s eight nephews. The family wishes to thank all who have been so kind and supportive during this difficult time. Sign Martin’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main Street, Belen, NM

Martin A. Garley

November 12, 1955 - November 29, 2014