Eldon Martinez

It is with great sadness and heavy heart to announce Eldon James (Jim) Martinez, passed away to be with his Lord, Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at the age of 81 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born June 3, 1936 in Alamosa, Colorado to Ramona and Juan Martinez, and was the fifth of eight brothers and sisters. After graduating from high school a the young age if 18, Jim joined the Navy on March 21, 1955, and served his country for 3 years,11 months and 27 days. He left the Navy with pristine rank and gratitude. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, Betty Rose Martinez, and his two daughters, LeeAnn Marie Vigil and Jami Lynn Martinez. He will also be greatly remembered by his four grandchildren, Kristina Lee Tharpe, Amber Rose Martinez, Dylan James Martinez, and Alyssa Marie Martinez. By grace of God, he was able to share life lasting memories with his three great grandchildren, Nathaniel Anthony Tharpe, Shylow Rose Martinez, and Dante James Martinez. Jim will forever be remembered by his sister, Mary Lou Long, as well as cousins, nieces and nephews, extended family and longtime friends. A funeral service in memory of Jim will be held at 11:15 am, Tuesday, December 26, 2107 at Fort Logan National Cemetery located on 440 W. Kenyon Ave, Denver, CO. Memorial Donations in Memory of Eldon James "Jim" Martinez can be made to LeeAnn Marie Vigil at 4713 Whitney Place, Las Cruces, NM 88012. Please contact funeral home for flower delivery information. Remember Me To the living, I am gone, To the sorrowful, I will never return, To the angry, I was cheated, But to the happy, I am at peace, And to the faithful, I have never left. I cannot speak, but I can listen. I cannot be seen, but I can be heard. So as you stand upon a shore gazing at a beautiful sea, As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity, Remember me. Remember me in your heart: Your thoughts, and your memories, Of the times we loved, The times we cried, The times we fought, The times we laughed. For if you always think of me, I will never have gone.