Bernardo Martinez

            It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, Bernardo Martinez.  Bernardo was born on July 13, 1933 to the late Teresita and Tomas Martine in Terrero, New Mexico in Terreros, New Mexico. He passed away on August 14, 2024 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 53 years. Maria “Trinnie” Martinez; infant son, Alvin Martinez; daughter Sandra Cordova and son Edward F. Martinez; a grandson Adam Lucero and Great-great grandson, Kodiak Martinez; brothers:  Tony Martinez, Thomas Martinez, Gene Martinez, Fidel Martinez, and Johnny Martinez.

            Bernardo leaves behind his children:  Josephine Roberts (Joe) of Austin, Texas, Rose Cisneros (Florentino) of Colorado Springs, CO., Bernard Martinez (Joan) of Princeton, Texas, and Denise Gonzales (Albert Louis) of Gonzales Ranch, New Mexico; and a son in law, Phillip Cordova of Golondrinas, NM ; 20 grandchildren, 46 great-great grandchildren, 26 great-great-grandchilldren, and one great-great-great grandchild; sisters:  Elsie Barreras and Charlotte Valdoz (Ted); brothers:  Rudolfo Martinez and Tony Martinez; sisters-in-law: Vera Martinez and Dolores Martinez; and countless Nieces and nephews.

            Barnardo was a hard working and caring man with old school values.  He and his wife raised their children in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  He worked not only two jobs for 12 years to make sure his family never went without anything.  He worked his way up to purchasing agent to Saint Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs.  He retired from Saint Francis Hospital and moved his wife and two youngest children back to New Mexico to be close to his mother who passed away in his family home in Romeroville, NM.  Our memories of him picnicking, going to the casino, and sharing countless stories of the good old days in Holman and Chacon will forever be in our hearts.

            A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm in St. Francis Chapel at Gonzales Funerals & Cremations, 2315 Hot Springs Blvd., Las Vegas, NM 87701

A rosary will be recited on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. from Our Lady of Sorrows Church followed by the Mass of Christian Burial.  The interment will follow in the Santa Teresita/ San Isidro Cemetery in Gonzales Ranch, New Mexico.  Pallbearers will be his grandsons: Mathew Roberts, Eddie Martinez, Joseph Martinez, Fabian Martinez, Albert Gonzales, and Onofre J. Lucero.  Honorary pallbearers are all of Bernardo’s grandchildren.

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