Elizabeth Dolores (López) Martínez, age 80, passed away peacefully at her Albuquerque home on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.
Elizabeth was born to the late Rafael López and Lucinda (Montoya) López on May 18, 1932 in Socorro, New Mexico.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents and by two brothers and a sister, Everardo López, Max López and Lucinda (López) Padilla.
Elizabeth is survived by her children, Vernon Martínez (Judy) and Elizabeth Toler (Stephen) and by her grandchildren, Sean, Marcus and Marissa Martínez, Eduardo Barros and David Toler. Elizabeth is also survived by two siblings, María (López) Walsh and Raphael López, as well many extended family members.
Elizabeth grew up in Socorro, NM around a large extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and childhood friends which she remained close to all of her life. Elizabeth graduated from Mount Carmel School in 1946, from Socorro High School in 1950 with Honors, and from the College of St. Joseph, Albuquerque, NM in 1954 with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Elizabeth later became a Master Teacher.
Elizabeth was an acquaintance of the Martínez family from San Pedro, NM during her childhood and befriended Eduardo in Albuquerque, NM during their adult lives. They married in December of 1956 and remained married for 44 years until Eduardo's passing.
Elizabeth retired after 35 years in the APS school system in 1980. Elizabeth was passionate in making a difference in the lives of her students during her career. Elizabeth was also tended to her parent's needs until their passing for many years by making several trips a month back to Socorro. Elizabeth traveled very little, usually only to visit relatives. A few of her favorite outings were to the Inn of the Mountain Gods to meet up with relatives from El Paso, TX a visit to San Francisco, CA to reunite with her in-laws which included lots of laughs and frolic, and lastly her many visits with her sister Lucinda Padilla in Tulsa, OK.
Elizabeth loved reading novels, working crossword puzzles and word games, and was very dedicated to her faith. Her church community was a comfort to her always. Elizabeth enjoyed her grandchildren as they grew up around her and made a special commitment to their needs throughout the years whether they were milestones, illnesses, or celebrations.
Elizabeth will be missed by so many of the lives that she touched.
A Rosary will be recited on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Home, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM. A private interment will take place on Monday, November 19, 2012 at Santa Fé National Cemetery in Santa Fé, NM.
Elizabeth was born to the late Rafael López and Lucinda (Montoya) López on May 18, 1932 in Socorro, New Mexico.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents and by two brothers and a sister, Everardo López, Max López and Lucinda (López) Padilla.
Elizabeth is survived by her children, Vernon Martínez (Judy) and Elizabeth Toler (Stephen) and by her grandchildren, Sean, Marcus and Marissa Martínez, Eduardo Barros and David Toler. Elizabeth is also survived by two siblings, María (López) Walsh and Raphael López, as well many extended family members.
Elizabeth grew up in Socorro, NM around a large extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and childhood friends which she remained close to all of her life. Elizabeth graduated from Mount Carmel School in 1946, from Socorro High School in 1950 with Honors, and from the College of St. Joseph, Albuquerque, NM in 1954 with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Elizabeth later became a Master Teacher.
Elizabeth was an acquaintance of the Martínez family from San Pedro, NM during her childhood and befriended Eduardo in Albuquerque, NM during their adult lives. They married in December of 1956 and remained married for 44 years until Eduardo's passing.
Elizabeth retired after 35 years in the APS school system in 1980. Elizabeth was passionate in making a difference in the lives of her students during her career. Elizabeth was also tended to her parent's needs until their passing for many years by making several trips a month back to Socorro. Elizabeth traveled very little, usually only to visit relatives. A few of her favorite outings were to the Inn of the Mountain Gods to meet up with relatives from El Paso, TX a visit to San Francisco, CA to reunite with her in-laws which included lots of laughs and frolic, and lastly her many visits with her sister Lucinda Padilla in Tulsa, OK.
Elizabeth loved reading novels, working crossword puzzles and word games, and was very dedicated to her faith. Her church community was a comfort to her always. Elizabeth enjoyed her grandchildren as they grew up around her and made a special commitment to their needs throughout the years whether they were milestones, illnesses, or celebrations.
Elizabeth will be missed by so many of the lives that she touched.
A Rosary will be recited on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Home, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM. A private interment will take place on Monday, November 19, 2012 at Santa Fé National Cemetery in Santa Fé, NM.
Elizabeth Dolores (López) Martínez, age 80, passed away peacefully at her Albuquerque home on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.
Elizabeth was born to the late Rafael López and Lucinda (Montoya) López on May 18, 1932 in Socorro, New Mexico.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents and by two brothers and a sister, Everardo López, Max López and Lucinda (López) Padilla.
Elizabeth is survived by her children, Vernon Martínez (Judy) and Elizabeth Toler (Stephen) and by her grandchildren, Sean, Marcus and Marissa Martínez, Eduardo Barros and David Toler. Elizabeth is also survived by two siblings, María (López) Walsh and Raphael López, as well many extended family members.
Elizabeth grew up in Socorro, NM around a large extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and childhood friends which she remained close to all of her life. Elizabeth graduated from Mount Carmel School in 1946, from Socorro High School in 1950 with Honors, and from the College of St. Joseph, Albuquerque, NM in 1954 with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Elizabeth later became a Master Teacher.
Elizabeth was an acquaintance of the Martínez family from San Pedro, NM during her childhood and befriended Eduardo in Albuquerque, NM during their adult lives. They married in December of 1956 and remained married for 44 years until Eduardo's passing.
Elizabeth retired after 35 years in the APS school system in 1980. Elizabeth was passionate in making a difference in the lives of her students during her career. Elizabeth was also tended to her parent's needs until their passing for many years by making several trips a month back to Socorro. Elizabeth traveled very little, usually only to visit relatives. A few of her favorite outings were to the Inn of the Mountain Gods to meet up with relatives from El Paso, TX a visit to San Francisco, CA to reunite with her in-laws which included lots of laughs and frolic, and lastly her many visits with her sister Lucinda Padilla in Tulsa, OK.
Elizabeth loved reading novels, working crossword puzzles and word games, and was very dedicated to her faith. Her church community was a comfort to her always. Elizabeth enjoyed her grandchildren as they grew up around her and made a special commitment to their needs throughout the years whether they were milestones, illnesses, or celebrations.
Elizabeth will be missed by so many of the lives that she touched.
A Rosary will be recited on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Home, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM. A private interment will take place on Monday, November 19, 2012 at Santa Fé National Cemetery in Santa Fé, NM.
Elizabeth was born to the late Rafael López and Lucinda (Montoya) López on May 18, 1932 in Socorro, New Mexico.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents and by two brothers and a sister, Everardo López, Max López and Lucinda (López) Padilla.
Elizabeth is survived by her children, Vernon Martínez (Judy) and Elizabeth Toler (Stephen) and by her grandchildren, Sean, Marcus and Marissa Martínez, Eduardo Barros and David Toler. Elizabeth is also survived by two siblings, María (López) Walsh and Raphael López, as well many extended family members.
Elizabeth grew up in Socorro, NM around a large extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and childhood friends which she remained close to all of her life. Elizabeth graduated from Mount Carmel School in 1946, from Socorro High School in 1950 with Honors, and from the College of St. Joseph, Albuquerque, NM in 1954 with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Elizabeth later became a Master Teacher.
Elizabeth was an acquaintance of the Martínez family from San Pedro, NM during her childhood and befriended Eduardo in Albuquerque, NM during their adult lives. They married in December of 1956 and remained married for 44 years until Eduardo's passing.
Elizabeth retired after 35 years in the APS school system in 1980. Elizabeth was passionate in making a difference in the lives of her students during her career. Elizabeth was also tended to her parent's needs until their passing for many years by making several trips a month back to Socorro. Elizabeth traveled very little, usually only to visit relatives. A few of her favorite outings were to the Inn of the Mountain Gods to meet up with relatives from El Paso, TX a visit to San Francisco, CA to reunite with her in-laws which included lots of laughs and frolic, and lastly her many visits with her sister Lucinda Padilla in Tulsa, OK.
Elizabeth loved reading novels, working crossword puzzles and word games, and was very dedicated to her faith. Her church community was a comfort to her always. Elizabeth enjoyed her grandchildren as they grew up around her and made a special commitment to their needs throughout the years whether they were milestones, illnesses, or celebrations.
Elizabeth will be missed by so many of the lives that she touched.
A Rosary will be recited on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Home, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM. A private interment will take place on Monday, November 19, 2012 at Santa Fé National Cemetery in Santa Fé, NM.
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