Henrietta Agnes Martinez

MARTINEZ, HENRIETTA AGNES Henrietta Agnes Martinez, age 85, our beloved mother, sister, and friend passed away on December 21, 2014 at her home. Henrietta was born July 31, 1929 in Albuquerque to Anita Springer Perea and Gabino (GG) Perea, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Joe R. Martinez. She is survived by her sisters, Angeline P. Black of Goodyear, AZ formerly of Albuquerque, Rosalie D. Perea of Albuquerque, her adopted sister, Sandi O’Neal of Albuquerque, and her loving caregiver Belia Parra. She is also survived by all four of her children, Sandra M. Martinez and her husband, John R. Van Ness of Bethesda, MD, Robert J Martinez and his wife, Kathleen McCleery of Corrales, NM, David B. Martinez and his wife, Kimberley J. Martinez of Albuquerque, and Jo Anne Martinez-Kilgore and her husband, Charles Kilgore of Albuquerque. She leaves behind eight grandchildren, Jason M. Martinez, Kellen M. Martinez, Alejandro Rettig y Martinez, Elena M. Martinez, Madelaine M. Martinez, Santiago Van Ness Martinez, Ana C. Kilgore and Fiona J. Kilgore; and two step grandchildren, Heather Van Ness and Hilary Westdijk, their husbands and their four children. Henrietta graduated from Albuquerque High School and attended the University of New Mexico where she met her future husband, Joe. She was a dynamic person who brought energy, passion and knowledge to all that she did. She organized Harpers Bazaars at the Albuquerque Academy and fundraisers for Casa Angelica. She assisted with her husband’s construction business and was a wonderful caregiver to him. She launched a career as a personnel consultant at the age of 49 and eventually founded her own business, Henrietta Martinez Personnel Services. She loved her service with the San Felipe De Neri Parish, with a DOVES group and serving on the Liturgy Committee as Hospitality Coordinator and with Art and Environment. She loved all her family, her children, her grandchildren, her numerous godchildren, her many nieces and nephews, and her many dear friends and was devoted to them to the end. A woman of courage, resilience, compassion, and grace, her presence on earth will be missed greatly by her children, larger family, many friends, and the community she served and loved so much. Rosary will be recited on Monday, December 29, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at San Felipe De Neri Church, 2005 N. Plaza NW. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at San Felipe de Neri Church with internment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are being made by FRENCH – University, 1111 University Blvd. NE, (505) 843-6333. If you wish to make a donation in Henrietta’s name, we suggest CASA Albuquerque Inc., 2340 Alamo Suite 112 ABQ, NM 87106 (www.casaabq.org), where she served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for children.

Henrietta Agnes Martinez

July 31, 1929 - December 21, 2014