Isaiah Michael Martinez

Isaiah Michael Martinez, age 17, was born on August 1, 2002 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Isaiah attended Volcano Vista High School and recently Cibola High School. Isaiah grew up playing baseball but also had a love for basketball and skate boarding. Isaiah had a passion for cars, easily naming a variety of makes and models on sight.  That passion was reflected in his project car, a Nissan 350Z that he entered in car shows. Isaiah is beloved by his family as well as his many friends and classmates. Isaiah made friends easily and touched many lives with his beautiful smile and his unending compassion for those around him.  This was evident in the stories, prayers, and support displayed at all three candlelight vigils held in his honor and the many visits from family and friends.

Isaiah is survived by his mother, Lorrie Marie Martinez; father, Lawrence Michael Martinez; his sisters, Isabella Marie Cordilia Martinez and Iliana Sophia Martinez; his maternal grandparents, Dolores Irene Aguilar Martinez and Ned McKenzie Martinez Sr.; maternal aunt, Cassie Andreana Martinez; maternal uncle, Ned McKenzie Martinez Jr.; and maternal great-grandfather; his paternal grandparents, Elaine Marie Martinez and Gilbert Lawrence Martinez; paternal aunt and uncle, (godparents), Lucinda Marie and Gabriel Abel Velasquez; cousin, Michael Gabriel Velasquez; paternal great-grandmother, Julia Valdez; maternal great-grandfather Joe Martinez and many great-aunts, great-uncles; and cousins.

Serving the family as honorary pallbearers are Haley Trujillo, Raige Arnold, Adriana Sanchez, Michael Velasquez, John Sanchez, Jacob Stokes, Isaiah Mendiola, Tyler Maute, Brenden Arizmendiz, Nathaniel Perea, Andre Castillo, Isaiah Yardman, Jimmy Sena, and Maxwell Macy. A Visitation will be held on Monday, November 18, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH – Westside.  A Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 22, 2019. 5:00 p.m., at Second Presbyterian Church at 812 Edith Blvd, NE.