Pete Martinez

Pete Martinez, 64, entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Roswell, NM. Please take a moment to share a kind thought or memory with Pete’s family at www.andersonbethany.com. Services to honor Pete will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM, held at McBride Cemetery which is located inside South Park Cemetery. Jim Ridgeway will be officiating, and full military honors will be present to honor Pete and his life-long service to the United States Army. Pete Martinez was born on April 5, 1961, to Eliseo B. Martinez Sr. and Otilia (Tillie) S. Romero, in Eagle Lake, Texas. After completing his school, Pete enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly serving in both active and reserve duty for 24 years before being honorable discharged as a SFC (Sergeant First Class). He was active duty during both Desert Shield and Desert Storm in the Gulf War. During his time in the service, he received several ribbons, medals, and awards, while earning and achieving Senior Rank. Pete had many hobbies including art, photographing the beauty of the world around his – especially wildlife, snorkeling, feeding his little critters on his land, and setting up a tent anywhere it was allowed, even on beaches; he was talented in many things but being a black belt in karate and sitting on an invisible chair were just a few to name. Pete was a one-of-a-kind person who will truly missed by all that knew and loved him. Those left to cherish their memories of Pete are his father, Eliseo B. Martinez Sr.; children, Audrey, Amelia, and Brittaney; siblings, Eliseo Martinez Jr. (Linda) of Chula Vista, California, Frances Martinez, LeRoy Martinez (Yvette), Robert Martinez, and Cynthia Martinez, all of Roswell, New Mexico; seven grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and several great-nieces and nephews; and a godson, Martin Horton. Those waiting to welcome Pete into rest with open arms are his mother, Otilia (Tillie) S. Romero; daughter, Stacey Martinez; sister, Juanita Martinez Burnett; and nephew, Juan Carlos Martinez. This tribute was written in Pete’s honor by his family.

Pete Martinez

April 5, 1961 - July 19, 2025