Benjamin Martinez

Benjamin Dotson Martinez

The Lord has sent me to bind up the broken heartedto comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieveto bestow on them a crown of beauty crested of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of spirit of despair. Isaiah 61:1-3

A rosary service is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at Ballard Funeral Chapel for Benjamin Dotson Martinez, 73, of Roswell, who passed away February 15, 2008 at his home. A funeral mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at St. Johns Catholic Church. Fr. Juan Montoya, O.F.M. will officiate, burial will follow at South Park Cemetery.

Benjamin was born on November 19, 1934 in Roswell, New Mexico to Gregorio Duran Martinez and Alifonsa Dotson. His parents have preceded him in death as well as his first wife Emma Matta Martinez in 1974 and son Arthur Martinez in 1960. As well as brothers and sisters: Trinadad Martinez, Jovita Gonzalez, Ignacia Martinez, Arcelia Garcia, Felix Martinez, Pete Martinez and Albert Martinez.

Benjamin married Maria Louisa Bolanos on October 19th, 1979 in Roswell, New Mexico. She survives him at the family home.

Benjamin is also survived by his son; Benjamin M. Martinez, daughters; Suzan Martinez, Christine Bolanos and husband Jose Molina, Martha Martinez, Alondra M. Lara and husband Adam Lara, and Lorena Martinez, sister; Sepriana De Los Santos; Grandchildren: Benjamin Coty Martinez, Breane Mikaila Martinez, Cassondra Fox, Amber Jacobs and husband Johnny Jacobs Jr., Anthony Bolanos, Jennifer Samora, Emma Martinez and husband Fabian Quintero, Angela Martinez, Dannica Martinez, Diversity Lara, Divinity Lara and Adam Lara Jr. and 8 great-grandchildren.

Benjamin was a loving husband, and father. Benjamin immensely loved his children and grandchildren. He maintained a wonderful sense of humor and an infectious smile always with high spirits. His heart was one of gold and gave of himself always. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing guitars and accordion, working on engines and machines. He was endlessly determined and his children inherited that smile. He selflessly thought of others always. He will be deeply missed by us all.

Pallbearers will be Eugene De Los Santos, Rudy De Los Santos, Chuck De Los Santos, Tomas Garcia, Danny Garcia and Anthony Bolanos. Honorary Pallbearers will be Steve De Los Santos, Eloy De Los Santos, Ruben De Los Santos, Mike Garcia, Louis Garcia, Johnny Jacobs Jr. and Ryan Samora.

A butterfly is Gods way of saying life never ends; Instead we only transform into free and more beautiful beings than we could ever imagine.

In lieu of flowers, we are asking donations be made to Ballard Funeral Home to help defray funeral costs.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com
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Visitation

Ballard Funeral Home
910 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Monday, February 18, 2008
12:00 p.m.

Service

Rosary

Ballard Funeral Home
910 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
7:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

St. Johns Catholic Church
506 S. Lincoln
Roswell, NM  88203
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203

Memorial Contributions

Ballard Funeral Home
910 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203