Nemesio C. Martinez

1937-2014 Nemesio C. Martinez Jr. (Mesa), age 77, a resident of Valencia (Peralta, NM) passed away at his home in Peralta surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Nemesio (Mesa) Jr. served in the United States Army during the end of the Korean Conflict in Germany, he retired in June of 1999 after 25 years of devoted service from Joe G. Maloof & Co. (Coors). He was a salesman for Miracle Maid Cookware, Worked for Cabosco & Leonard Tire Co. He was an acting Exalted Ruler for the Elks Lodge #2499 in 2005-2006; His greatest accomplishment was the restoration of the Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, and his great green chili garden and apple orchard. Nemesio (Mesa) Jr. was preceded in death by his parents, Demesio and Dolores Castillo Martinez; his precious great-grandchildren, Alexius Thalia Baca and Kadence Rodriguez; mother-in-law, Aurora S. Tapia; father and mother-in-law, Don and Lucy Tapia; brothers, Eloy, Eusebio, Ernesto, and Lorenzo Martinez; sister, Eustilla; and Godson, Jorgito Ibuado. Nemesio (Mesa) Jr. leaves behind his beloved wife of 55 years, Mary Lou Tapia, his children who were his pride and joy, Joe and wife, Tami Martinez of Los Chavez, Margaret and husband, Jessey Baca of Albuquerque, Valerie and husband, Thomas Lujan of Los Lunas, Velma and husband, Bob Johnston of Tennessee, Ernest and wife, Lyola Martinez of Tome, Yvette and husband, Daniel Sedillo of Peralta and Leslie and husband, Andrew Rodriguez of Albuquerque; 13 grandchildren that he cherished, Jacob and wife, Belleza Martinez, Isaac and Patrice Martinez, Victoria and husband, David Garcia, Racheal and husband, Ed Sweeney, Adrian and Adam Lujan, Heather and Christopher Johnston, Amanda and husband, Phillip Saiz, Bernadette Perez, Alexandra and Derek Rodriguez; 9 great-grandchildren that were the light of his eyes, Aaron, Angelo and Anneliese Martinez, Ireland Lowe, Logan Sweeney, Zachary Garcia, Michael and Phillip Saiz and one on the way; numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren that loved him dearly. Nemesio (Mesa) Jr. leaves behind his brother, Steven and wife, Genevieve Martinez of Peralta; one sister whom he loved deeply, MaryAnn Luna-Betancourt of St. Louis MO; sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances Martinez, Bernie and wife, Susan Tapia, Leroy Tapia, Michael and wife, Cindy Tapia, Patsy and husband, Ray Rivera all of Albuquerque, Maryann-Martinez Salas, Loretta-Tapia Avita, Carlos Gonzales; a special aunt, Jesusita Poland; Godchildren Ross Blea, Robyn Apodaca, Donna Gonzales, Antonio Apodaca, Victoria Garcia, Bernadette Perez and Derek Rodriguez; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. A Viewing will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel, on Sunday, September 21st at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited by Richard and Anna Garcia at 6:00 p.m. A Final Viewing will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta, on Monday at 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with Father Hoi Tran presiding. Interment will follow at Valencia Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jacob and Isaac Martinez, Adrian and Adam Lujan, David Garcia, Ed Sweeney, Derek Rodriquez and Christopher Johnston. Honorary Pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Heather Johnston, Ireland Lowe, Racheal and Logan Sweeney, Victoria and Zachary Garcia, Aaron, Anneliese and Angelo Martinez, Amanda, Lil Phillip and Michael Saiz, Bernadette Perez and Alexandra Rodriguez. Sign Nemesio’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main Street, Belen, NM

Nemesio C. Martinez

April 15, 1937 - September 17, 2014