Luis M. Martinez

Luis Morton Martinez, 70, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at his home in Roswell, NM. Visitation will occur at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home chapel in Roswell on Thursday, April 23 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Visitation will also occur on Friday, April 24, 2026 9:15 AM at San Jose Catholic Church in Carlsbad, NM, followed by a Rosary service at 9:30 AM and a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 AM with Father Juan Carlos Ramirez officiating. Interment will follow in Roswell, NM at 2:00 PM at General Douglas L. McBride Cemetery with Military Honors. Will gather at Golden Corral in Roswell for fellowship and food. Luis was born in Carlsbad, NM on May 26, 1955 to Margarito Acosta Martinez and Blanche Morton Martinez. He was raised in Carlsbad and graduated from Carlsbad Senior High School. He enlisted in the US Marine Corp and served from 1974-1978. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA and Camp Legune, NC. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal. Luis returned to Carlsbad after his military service and was employed at IMC potash mines and later earned a BS degree in electronic engineering at DeVry Institute of Technology in Phoenix, AZ. He went on to work for Ikon/Recoh Office Products as a field service engineer where he retired from in 2025. In retirement he lived in Roswell, NM and continued his pursuits in music. He also attended veteran social functions at the American Legion and was a member of the Roswell Veterans Honor Guard. Luis had many skills and talents that he enjoyed, including playing softball with Carlsbad local team La Raza. He played saxophone with the Carlsbad Cavemen High School marching band and stage band. He also played with a popular local dance band that included his brother Tom and other "Sanjo" neighborhood and school friends. He was a track star and won many honors in the 440 yard dash and the mile relay, where he was a member of the team that set a school record which still stands to this day. He was a long-time fan of the Dallas Cowboys, L.A. Dodgers, L.A. Lakers, and Phoenix Suns. Luis was preceded in death by his parents Margarito and Blanche Martinez, sister Blanche Madrid, brother Margarito "Mort" Martinez Jr., sister Julia Florez, sister Lupe Pena, and grandparents Teofilo and Catarina Gonzales and grandfather Dewey Morton. Luis is survived by his children: Jennifer Chavez, Luis Martinez II; grandchildren: Nathanial Castaneda, Reigna Lopez (4 great grandchildren, 2 from each grandchild); brothers: Thomas "Tommy" (Celina) Martinez, Gabriel (JoAnne) Martinez and sisters: Amelia Franco, Priscilla Lopez and Cathy (Jerry) Greene. Luis also is survived by many nephews and nieces, too many to list! You know who you are. Although Luis will now be fond memories in our hearts and minds his family, friends, and fellow veterans are comforted knowing he is now experiencing extreme joy and peace in the presence of God; our Heavenly Father, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit. Well done good and faithful servant. Not perfect but purified and sanctified by the blood of the Lamb Jesus Christ so your name is written in the Lambs Book Of Life. Amen. In lieu of flowers, please honor his memory with a donation to a local animal shelter, like Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter in Carlsbad.

Luis M. Martinez

May 26, 1955 - April 19, 2026