Mayme Gonzalez

Mayme R. Gonzalez, age 81, a resident of Hobbs, NM, formally of Los Lunas NM, passed away in her sleep on the morning of September 28, 2022. Services will be held on October 27, 2022 at San Clemente Catholic Church beginning with a Visitation at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Rosary at 9:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. with Interment to follow at San Clemente Catholic Cemetery. Mayme Ramona Martinez “Mayme R. Sandoval” was born April 20, 1941 and raised in the community of Valencia. A 1959 graduate of Los Lunas High School, she excelled in Orchestra and Chorus where she earned All-State Honors. Mayme was active with Future Homemakers of America, Girls Recreation Association, Travelers Club, Student Council and Christmas Queen Attendant 11th grade. Known as a hard worker with a strong spirit and work ethic, it was not uncommon for her to hold two or three jobs in her prime. Mayme retired from the State of New Mexico Human Services Department after 25 years of dedicated outstanding service. She played woman’s fast pitch and slow pitch softball, Mayme also enjoyed bowling in Los Lunas and Albuquerque leagues. A devout member of the Catholic Church, she attended San Clemente in Los Lunas and St. Helena in Hobbs. Mayme’s belief in the power of prayer was one of her greatest strengths. She took on the challenges of life with a fearless head on approach. For the past 18 years, Mayme raised 3 of her grandchildren as more of a mom than a grandmother, being their primary caretaker up to the week she passed. An excellent cook, her kids and husband enjoyed awesome meals and always, fresh tortillas. Mayme is preceded in death by her parents, Eufracio and Aurora Martinez; daughter, Julie Sandoval; brothers, Charlie and Silverio Martinez; sister, Rafelita Martinez; and brother-in-law, Fermin Chavez. She is survived by her husband, Luz G. Gonzalez of Hobbs; son, Bart Sandoval (Laura Valencia) of Los Lunas; step-daughter, Allie Gonzalez of Hobbs; granddaughters, Kari Lynn Sandoval (Oscar Carrillo) of Los Lunas, Isabella Gonzalez, Jessica Perez; grandson, Isaiah Perez of Hobbs; great-grandson, Onyx Ray Carrillo of Los Lunas; sisters, Marylou Chavez of Espanola, Dolores Marquez (Frank) of Belen, and Geraldine Martinez (Jose Nat) of Los Lunas; god-children, Arlene Perez of Flower Mound, TX, Mark Chavez of Espanola, Kris Martinez of Los Lunas, and Carlos Martinez of Pontiac, MI; as well as many niece’s, nephew’s and friends who she loved dearly. Please sign Mayme’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.

Mayme Gonzalez

April 20, 1941 - September 28, 2022