Teodorita Martinez

                                                               Teodorita “Dora” Martinez

                                                                 02/28/1940 – 06/15/2025

It is with great sadness that we are announcing that our beloved mother has passed away. She was diagnosed with Dementia in 2020 and in 2023 she was diagnosed with Colon cancer. She was 85 years old, born in Chapelle, NM, to her father, Henrique Otero and mother, Petra Archuleta. She moved to Albuquerque, in 1960. She primarily lived in Albuquerque, and Rio Rancho, NM. She retired from Honeywell Defense Avionics, after 16 years. Our mother was a very strong independent woman. She was content with her life and with her accomplishments during the time she was with us. 

She was the 3rd eldest of 7 siblings. She is survived by her sister Gloria Blea She is preceded in death by her sister Romona Jaramillo and her brothers Max Otero, Joe Otero, Orlando Otero and Tony Otero.

Coming from a large family, she cherished the time she had with her children and grandchildren. She believed strongly in family, being there to support them, help them, and just enjoyed being around them. She loved family gatherings, holidays and family events. She spent most of her retired time gardening and cooking.

She had 6 children of her own: Dolores Martinez; Lydia Velarde, married to Jesse Velarde, and their Children Jaime Elze and Tina Goebeler; Ernest Martinez, married to Deanna Martinez, and their Children Leon Salazar, Melissa Salazar, Brandy Martinez and Brandon Martinez; Anita Corey, married to Jeff Corey, and their children Amanda Wason and Devon Corey; Victoria Ortiz, married to Steve Ortiz, and their children, Erica Ortiz, Jessica Ortiz, Michael Ortiz, and Tristina Ortiz; Paul Martinez, and his children Vincent Martinez and Matthew Martinez.

Teodorita had a total of 17 Great Grandchildren.

The family asks in lieu of flowers please make online gifts to:

American Cancer Society Donation site: Cancer.org or call (1800-227-2345)

Dementiasociety.org only online donations

The mass for Teodorita “Dora” Martinez will be at the San Ysidro Parish

July 29, 2025, the Rosary will start at 9:00am, The Mass will follow at 10:00 am.

5015 Corrales Road, Corrales, NM 87048.

Office Parish: 505-898-1779