- Date Of Birth: March 6, 1946
- Date Of Death: December 27, 2021
- State: New Mexico
Jose E. “Joe” Martinez, Jr. was born on March 6, 1946, to Jose E. Martinez and his wife, Esther Bazan Martinez. Joe grew up in Albuquerque and faithfully attended the same church for over 70 years. He graduated from Sandia High School in 1964 and went on to attend UNM, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 1968. He attended Stanford and UNM for graduate studies, receiving a master’s degree from UNM in 1971. Joe met the love of his life, Carol, at his church and was married for 44 years. He worked at Sandia Labs for over 40 years and had many colleagues and friends there. He began his career in vibration testing, then moved to Facilities where he retired in 2008 as a level 2 Manager.
Joe was an avid Lobo and Cowboys fan, enjoyed a good McDonald’s hamburger and Bluebell ice cream, and had a special connection and love for dogs, especially our dog Miracle. With his beautiful tenor singing voice, he loved to spontaneously burst into worship songs and tenderly sing his daughters and grandsons to sleep.
Joe has been a man of integrity and faith, full of patience, kindness, compassion, and the love of Jesus Christ. He was a protector, a man who unselfishly provided help to anyone who needed it. He has been a loving and faithful man of God, who was dedicated to his family, friends, church, and most of all, his Lord and Savior.
Joe is deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all. He was a good and faithful servant.
