Matthew Martinez

Matthew Michael Martinez passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 3, 2025. He was born on June 8, 1964, in Albuquerque, NM to Matias and Frances Martinez. He attended TVI, where he earned his high school diploma as well as baking, plumbing, and carpentry certificates. He went on to work in the hospitality field as a chief engineer, most recently at the Arrive Hotel, which he loved. He was hardworking and detail-oriented at his jobs.

Matthew loved his family and friends very much. He loved to bake, barbecue, fish, camp, and, of course, go yard sale-ing. Whenever he had time off, he would always plan a day trip or weekend vacation somewhere. He was most joyful spending time with his grandkids whenever he could and was always doing something with the little ones.

Matthew is preceded in death by his father, Matias Martinez, mother, Frances Martinez, father-in-law Patricio Cruz, sister-in-law, Terry Cruz, as well as many uncles and aunts. 

He is survived by his partner of 34 years, Patricia Cruz, daughters, Tiffany Martinez, Mercedes Martinez, and Otilia Martinez; grandchildren, Matias Martinez, Ronesmee Martinez, and Daniel Martinez, aunt Priscilla, mother-in-law Tillie Cruz, brother-in-law Greg (Elizabeth), sisters-in-law Annabel (Rick), Mary, Toni, Vera (Joe), Joy (Ron), Janie (Steve), his wonderful best friends, Reuben and Della, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.