Veronica Eva (Flores) Martinez
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Louis A. Martinez
in Leadville, Colorado.
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Vail Daily page A9 - March 29, 2012
Veronica Eva MARTINEZ, 64, of Leadville, passed away March 22 in Lakewood of cancer. She was born on Dec. 23, 1947, to Beasaido and Clorinda (Pacheco) FLORES in Wagon Mound, N.M. She married Louis A. MARTINEZ in Leadville.
Veronica spent her most recent years as the executive housekeeper in Martha Head's residence in Vail. Following this, she also cared for children. She was very supportive of her grandchildren's activities, loved pedicures and manicures, trips to the local casinos, going to Mount Princeton and Glenwood Springs, going to garage sales, antique hunting and catalog shopping.
She was a very enthusiastic fan of football and outdoor activities. Hunting, fishing, getting wood and camping were a true joy for her.
Veronica was survived by her boyfriend of 22 years, Michael STERKLE, of Leadville; daughters Judy GONZALES and husband Bryan, of Leadville, Joann MARTINEZ, of Silverthorne, Jessica SANCHEZ and husband Christopher, of Westminster, and Charlene MARTINEZ of Leadville; grandchildren Nathan GARCIA, of Leadville, Mark GARCIA, of Denver, Joshua MARTINEZ, of Leadville, Caylyn GONZALES, of Leadville, Angelina MARTINEZ, of Silverthorne, Destiny MARTINEZ, of Silverthorne, Mya SANCHEZ, of Westminster and Isaiah SANCHEZ, of Westminster; great-grandchildren Ezekial GARCIA and Gianna and Aliyah MARTINEZ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis.
A rosary and vigil service will be held at 6 p.m. today at Annunciation Catholic Church in Leadville. A memorial mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Annunciation Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Jesse PEREZ as celebrant. Inurnment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Leadville with a reception to follow at the Mining Hall of Fame in Leadville. Bailey-Kent Funeral Home of Leadville is assisting the family with arrangements.
