- Date Of Death: October 14, 2016
- State: New Mexico
Frank Martinez Jr, 80, entered eternal rest on Friday, October 14, 2016 with the loving support of his wife of nearly 57 years and his children. Frank was born to Francisco and Donaciana E. Martinez in Tucumcari, New Mexico on August 4, 1936. He was a class of 1955 graduate from Tucumcari High School.
In 1956, Frank volunteered and enlisted in the United States Army. While being Stationed at Ft. Bliss, Texas he met his beloved wife Alice and married her on November 11, 1959. Frank served his country in numerous assignments around the world including one tour in Vietnam. Throughout his distinguished career, Frank earned many awards and decorations including the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Good Conduct Medal (w/Silver, 4 Loops), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (w/4 Bronze Service Stars), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 2). His love for the Army brought out the best in Frank while being a soldier which resulted in him retiring from the Army as a Sergeant Major with an honorable discharge after 30 years.
After retiring from the Army, Frank pursued his lifelong dream of furthering his education. In 1991, he earned an Associates degree in General Studies from Central Texas College. In 1996, he earned his Bachelors degree in Universal Studies from the University of New Mexico. And in 2000, Frank reached his ultimate educational goal of earning a Master of Arts degree from the University of New Mexico.
Frank had many hobbies which included panning for gold, fishing, wood carving, collecting art, metal detecting, and shopping for antiques. He had an knack for finding collectibles that had a special quality about them.
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Monday, October 24th, 2016, 9:00am, Shrine of St. Bernadette
