Virginia Julia Sanchez Martinez born November 24, 1930, Pagosa Junction, Colorado. Married December 7 1946, to Raphael Fidel Martinez at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Durango Colorado. They were married for 64 years. Mother of four children: 1 boy, 3 girls. Grandmother to five boys for girls. Great grandmother to 17 great grandchildren. She is gone by David Harkins You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she has lived You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left Your heart can be empty because you can't see her Or you can be full of the love that you shared You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday You can remember her and only that she is gone Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on. Virginia was always willing to give all she could. She was known to many nephews, nieces, and friends of her children as "Mom" and Virgie to so many others, always with a smile and a big hug for all in need. Virginia had a passion for life, a gift for strength, and love to share with all. "The real issue in life is not how many blessings we have, but what we do with our blessings. Some people have many blessings and hoard them. Some have few and give everything away." (like Virginia) Fred Rogers "Important Things to Remember" A very sincere thank you to all who are able to attend the celebration of Virginia's life. Godspeed a safe journey home David, Lois, Patty and Ginger. A rosary will be held at Hood Mortuary on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 pm. A service will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, Feb 9, 2015 at St. Batholomew's Catholic Church, 1749 County Road 526, Bayfield, CO.