Patricia A. Martinez (March 16, 1940 - June 17 th , 2026) passed away at 86 years old at her home surrounded by her family. Patricia was born in Dixon, NM and attended high school in Santa Fe, NM and lived her adult life in Albuquerque, NM. A dedicated wife and mother, Patricia worked in civil service at the Social Security Administration for 33 years and spent much of free her time cooking for her family and studying the bible and teaching her family about the Christian faith . 

Patricia was known for always looking her best and for the beautiful smile that she displayed even throughout her final painful days. Patricia is survived by her husband of 45 years, John E. Martinez and her children Michelle C. Padilla - Baty, Mark S. Padilla (deceased), Felicia Ann Beckley and her husband Seth M. Beckley, Nicole E. Martinez and her grandchildren, Adam A. Sandoval, Janae C. Sanchez and her husband Andrew K. Sanchez, Audrey M. Meyer, Estevan I.M. Hernandez (deceased), Cristian D. Hernandez and many beautiful great grandchildren.

John 14:2 “In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” Fly free straight to the arms of God, momma. We will never forget you!

Services to follow.