Leroy Gilbert Martinez
May 21, 1950 - July 28, 2019
Leroy G. Martinez, 69, passed on to the afterlife on July 28, 2019 after a struggle with cancer. He was born on May 21, 1950 in Pueblo, CO to Eloy B. Martinez and Elvira M. Martinez, and raised by his grandparents, Alfonso E. and Lucia D. Martinez in La Cuchilla neighborhood between Valdez and Arroyo Seco, NM. Preceded in death by his father and sisters Patsy Martinez and Rita Marquez, he is survived by his mother, his son, Aaron Quintana, sisters Loretta Romero, Celina Martinez (Pete), Lourdes (Ken) Chavez , and Marie Perez; brothers Arthur (Jeanie) Martinez, Ruben Martinez, Mario Martinez, and Ernesto Martinez; brother-in-law, Frank Marquez; special niece Desiree Gonzalez and several other nieces and nephews. He graduated from Taos high School in 1969, served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971, and worked as a house painter throughout his life. He grew up enjoying the natural beauty of northern New Mexico and loved playing and singing Mexican music.
Leroy G. Martinez, 69, passed on to the afterlife on July 28, 2019 after a struggle with cancer. He was born on May 21, 1950 in Pueblo, CO to Eloy B. Martinez and Elvira M. Martinez, and raised by his grandparents, Alfonso E. and Lucia D. Martinez... View Obituary & Service Information