Our loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Carmen was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Jose Martinez.
She is survived by her daughter, Bessie (Thomas) Ortega and her three sons: Milton (Candace) Martinez, John (Louise) Martinez and Julian (Norma) Martinez and numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

Carmen's Life Celebration will begin with a Viewing on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at 4:00 pm followed by a Rosary at 5:00 pm in the Floral Chapel at Salazar Mortuary. Mass will be held at 10:00 am Monday November 25, 2013 at Sacred Heart Church (309 Stover Ave SW). Burial will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:45 pm.

Pallbearers will be Thomas Ortega, Vincent Ortega, Julian Martinez, Johnny Martinez, Jared Gardner and Josh Trujillo. Honorary Pallbearers are Magdalena Sauer, Joseph Ortega, Doreen Thompson, Suzanne Martinez-Gardner, Dee Dee Mendiola, Crystal Trujillo, Josie Martinez, Bridget McCabe, Joe Martinez, and Melissa Martinez.