John "Doobie" Martinez

1935 - 2017

BORN

1935

DIED

2017

John Martinez Obituary

John "Doobie" Martinez , 82, of Farmington, NM, died June 5, 2017 Life Care Center in Farmington, New Mexico. Born June 8, 1935.

Memorial contributions in John's name can be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery BLVD NE, suite 121, Albuquerque, NM 87111.

A service will be held at A Funeral Mass in celebration of John's life will be held in Durango at at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM with a reception following.

Published by The Durango Herald on Jun. 8, 2017.
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Al and Susie Maestas

June 12, 2017

Uncle John,
You will be missed dearly! I remember every time we would visit you and Aunt Lucy we would always leave with some candy in our pockets! You lived an amazing life! We love you and will always remember the great times we had with you!!

Angela Romero-Freddy's Daughter

June 12, 2017

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