Reynaldo Manuel Martinez, Jr.

Reynaldo Manuel Martinez, Jr. courageously underwent surgery, but despite the best efforts of his medical team, he passed away on September 10, 2025. During his hospital stay, he was surrounded by the love of his family and his faith. He left this world far too soon but left behind a legacy of kindness, love, and devotion.

Reynaldo was born on February 8th, 1988, in Taos, NM, to Rey Martinez Sr. and Frances Martinez. He was raised in El Salto, Arroyo Seco, NM. He was married to the love of his life, JovAnna for 15 years and they had a beautiful family. He and his family served as active members of the church, which he enjoyed teaching alongside his wife a year one confirmation class in 2024. He was a master barber who loved his craft, he worked alongside a great group of master barbers at Albuquerque Barber Lounge and enjoyed spending time with them and their families. He loved to BBQ and listen to New Mexican Spanish, oldies and Reggae music.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Levinio and Betty Martinez and maternal grandparents, Frank and Rose Olonia; his sister, Lora Martinez; godfather, Felix Valencia; aunt, Ida Lujan; uncle, Toby Martinez; cousins, Stephanie Lujan, Matt Martinez, Nicole Sadoval and goddaughter, Imani Medina.

Reynaldo is survived by his wife, JovAnna Martinez and their four children; Kylani, Josiah, Ezra and Eva; his father and mother, Rey Sr. and Francis Martinez; his in-laws, Joseph and Lisa Muniz; his brother, Francisco Martinez (Brianna); sister-in-law, Marissa Mondragon (Josh), (niece and goddaughter) Amarah; nephews, Elijiah (godson) and Nehemiah; godsons, Aiden Allalunis and Chris Armijo, Jr.; goddaughter, Amery Medina; godmothers, Josie Valencia and Sandra Rivera and godsister's, Jennifer Rivera, Bonnie Valencia, Beverly Armijo, Sonia Terrazas. He also is survived by countless friends, relatives through marriage, uncles, aunts, first cousins and second cousins who all loved him dearly. Many of them were his regular clients at the barber shop and will hold the times spent in his chair close to their hearts.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Francisco Martinez, Gavin Rivera, Aiden Allalunis, Marcos Terrazas, Tim Vigil, Virgil Vigil, Tom Totaro, Larry Rhodes, Marcus Martinez, Matt Ortiz.

Viewing will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd NW in Albuquerque, NM with a Rosary to follow at 6:00 p.m., and a candlelight vigil at 7:00 p.m. across the street at Paradise Hills Park.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., at Holy Trinity Parish 498 NM-150, Arroyo Seco, (Taos) NM. With his burial taking place at his parents' Rey and Frances Martinez residence. Comidas to follow at Holy Trinity Parish Hall.

His memory will forever live in the hearts of those who loved him.