Virginia Chavez Martinez

Virginia Chavez Martinez, 56, of Salazar Rd., Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away December 2, 2010 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place, A vigil is scheduled for Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 9:30 AM at San Jose Catholic Church, 1002 DeBaca, Carlsbad, New Mexico. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 10:00 AM, at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Valentine M. Jankowski OFM, Conv. officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Virginia Chavez Martinez was born May 21, 1954 in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico to Eusebio and Alicia (Chavez) Martinez. Virginia loved to study and expand her knowledge. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters; Irma Martinez and Guadalupe Martinez. Survivors include brother; Mario E. Martinez of Chihuahua, Mexico; four sisters; Carolina Chavez de Parra of Chihuahua, Mexico, Luz A. Baiza of Carlsbad, NM,Carmen Anaya of Carlsbad, NM and Olga Barron of El Paso, TX; local nieces and nephews; Irene Anaya of Carlsbad, NM, Juan J. Anaya of Carlsbad, NM, Harshal E. Barron of El Paso, TX, Ivan Arredondo of Alpine, TX, Lizett Barron of El Paso, TX, Jesus Anaya of Carlsbad, NM, Fulgencio X. Baiza of Orlando, FL, Vanezza A. Baiza of San Clemente, CA and 9 additional nieces and nephews in Chihuahua, Mexico. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com.