Lillie Martinez

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Lillie Martinez passed away at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to family.

Lillie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alfred Martinez; her cherished daughter, Angie; her sister, Louisa; her brothers, Henry, Frank, Tony, Martin, and Toby; and her parents, Frank and Petrita. Though she experienced great loss in her lifetime, she carried herself with quiet resilience and unwavering love for those around her.

She is survived by her children: Barbara Martinez and her husband Ruben; Alfred Martinez Jr. and his wife Janis; Terry Trujillo and her husband Tony; Connie Chavez and her husband Tim; and Vince Martinez, her sister Julia Sandoval, and brother Avenico Montoya. She is also lovingly remembered by her son-in-law, Robert Garcia.

Lillie was the proud matriarch of a large and loving family. She leaves behind 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren, as well as many cherished nieces and nephews. Her home was a place of warmth, comfort, and togetherness, and her family was the center of her world.

For 95 years, Lillie’s life was defined by devotion — to her husband, her children, and the generations that followed. Her strength, kindness, and steady presence will be deeply missed but forever remembered by all who had the blessing of knowing her.

Her family finds comfort in knowing she is reunited with those who went before her and that her love will continue to guide them.

Pallbearers will be Mike Trujillo, Dominick Griego, Jason Trujillo, Matthew Martinez,Robert Garcia Jr., Andy Johnson

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church 9502 4th St. NW with a Rosary to be recited at 8:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will take place at 12:30p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery 501 N. Guadalupe St. in Santa Fe, NM where she will be laid to rest with husband, Alfred Martinez.