Rosa Martinez passed away September 24th suddenly. She was born to William and Estella (Valdez) Martinez on January 4, 1946 in Mora, New Mexico.
Rosa was a traveling free spirit. She traveled back and forth from New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming most of her life. She had a wild spirit but a soft heart and such a sweet soul.
She is survived by her family that she grew up with in New Mexico, Cordy Romero; Albuquerque, NM., Marcia Vigil; Questa NM, and several others that were considered siblings more than cousins. Along with several nieces and nephews throughout Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah.
She is also survived by her sisters in Wyoming that loved her dearly; Rita Martinez and family, Isabel and Bruno Flores plus family, Patti and Mario Flores plus family, Veronica and Dennis Sanchez plus family, Alcarita Martinez plus family, Vicki Martinez plus, family, and Jennifer Martinez plus family.
She was a magnet to children especially when they were young.
A Rosary Service will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral Liturgy beginning at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025 at St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow at Greenhill Cemetery.
Rosa was my first cousin. She had a good relationship with my mother, Tia Molly, for decades. I joined them for pho at their favorite pho restaurant at the Asian Center and sometimes sat around, drank chamomile tea and talked about life. Rosa was a good historian as she grew up with our grandmother and could give firsthand testimony as to many family events. Rosa was patient and treated my mother better than most of her own daughters did. The love, warmth and kindness she showed my mother will always be appreciated. Rosa will be missed. Rest in Peace Rosa Martinez
I am sorry to hear of Rosas passing. My condolences to all her family. May God bless you.
Our sister Rosa has joined our dad, William, and our mom, Stella Martinez in heaven. She is survived by her seven sisters, Rita Martinez, Isabel (Bruno) Flores, Patti (Mario) Flores, Veronica (Dennis) Sanchez, Alcarita Martinez, Vicky Lopez and Jennifer Martinez. And several nieces and nephews, several great nieces and nephews. She spent most of her time in her beautiful New Mexico with summers and Christmas’s in Laramie Wyoming. She will be missed by many. Your journey is over, fly with the angels.
I am sorry to hear of Rosas passing. My condolences to all her family. May God bless you.