Susie Martinez

Susie Martinez, 72, of Las Animas, Colorado, unexpectedly passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, in Las Animas. She was born May 5, 1953, in La Junta, Colorado to Benny & Zenaida Sandoval.

Susie is preceded in death by her husband Cruz Martinez; children, Marian (Jim); Trinity, and Christopher; grandchildren, Lily, Brandon, Matthew, Emma, Kira, and Taya; great-granddaughter, Ariyah; sister, Teresa; brother, Raymond; numerous Godchildren, nieces & nephews also survive. She is preceded in death by her parents, Benny & Zenaida, and brother, Benjamin.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held Friday, December 12, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Both services at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, CO, with Father Jay Gapayao officiating, along with Father Dennis Dugan & Father Joseph Matitu. Interment to follow Fort Lyon National Cemetery in Ft. Lyon, CO.

Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.