Obituary: Jake Martinez

Jake Martinez
1936 – 2018

 
Jake Martinez, 81, of Tucson, Arizona formerly of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away suddenly on March 18, 2018.  He was a previous resident of Long Beach, California and Denver, Colorado.  Jake was born on October 26, 1936.  He is preceded in death by his parents William and Aggie (Sandoval) Martinez; Sister Pauline M. Montoya (husband Roman); Brothers Daniel Martinez (wife Alice) and Augustine Martinez; and brother in law Thomas Sena.  He is survived by his sister Mary Ann (Socorro) Sena of Tucson, AZ and several nieces, nephews and godchildren.
 
Jake was a graduate of St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe and served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged.  He attended Universities in California and received two degrees.  He graduated from Denver Law School in 1972 and also attended George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
 
Jake worked for years and retired from the State of New Mexico, serving as Liquor, Game & Fish Officer.  He loved to go fishing, as well as watch football, paint; and he was an avid history buff and enjoyed attending Catholic retreats.  Jake had a photographic memory and was an eloquent speaker.  A loyal friend to many, Jake was generous, kind hearted and loved children.  He will be missed by his family and many friends.
 
There will be a Memorial Mass on Saturday, May 19^th at St. Mark Catholic Church in the Chapel, 2727 W. Tangerine Road, Oro Valley, AZ.  There will be a rosary at 10:00am and the memorial mass will be at 10:30am.  There will also be a funeral service on May 3^rd at Santa Maria de la Paz in Santa Fe, NM and interment at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
 
In lieu of flowers, any donations may be made to any Carmelite Monastery.
He Only Takes the Best
A heart of gold stopped beating.
Two shining eyes at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
God knows you had to leave us,
But you didn’t go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day He took you home.
To some you are forgotten,
To others just part of the past,
But to us who loved and lost you,
The memory will always last.