d. Sept. 10, 2025
Courageously underwent surgery, but despite the best efforts of his medical team, he passed away on Sept. 10, 2025. During his hospital stay, he was surrounded by the love of his family and his faith. He left this world far too soon but left behind a legacy of kindness, love, and devotion. Reynaldo was born Feb. 8th, 1988, in Taos, N.M., to Rey Martinez Sr. and Frances Martinez. He was raised in El Salto, Arroyo Seco, N.M. He was married to the love of his life, JovAnna, for 15 years, and they had a beautiful family. He and his family served as active members of the church, where he enjoyed teaching alongside his wife, a year-one confirmation class in 2024.
He was a master barber who loved his craft. He worked alongside a great group of master barbers at Albuquerque Barber Lounge and enjoyed spending time with them and their families. He loved to BBQ and listen to New Mexican Spanish, oldies, and Reggae music. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Levinio and Betty Martinez, and maternal grandparents, Frank and Rose Olonia; his sister, Lora Martinez; godfather, Felix Valencia; aunt, Ida Lujan; uncle, Toby Martinez; cousins, Stephanie Lujan, Matt Martinez, Nicole Sadoval, and goddaughter, Imani Medina. Reynaldo is survived by his wife, JovAnna Martinez and their four children; Kylani, Josiah, Ezra and Eva; his father and mother, Rey Sr. and Francis Martinez; his in-laws, Joseph and Lisa Muniz; his brother, Francisco Martinez (Brianna); sister-in-law, Marissa Mondragon (Josh), (niece and goddaughter) Amarah; nephews, Elijiah (godson) and Nehemiah; godsons, Aiden Allalunis and Chris Armijo, Jr.; goddaughter, Amery Medina; godmothers, Josie Valencia and Sandra Rivera and godsister’s, Jennifer Rivera, Bonnie Valencia, Beverly Armijo, Sonia Terrazas. He is also survived by countless friends, relatives through marriage, uncles, aunts, first cousins, and second cousins who all loved him dearly. Many of them were his regular clients at the barber shop and will hold the time spent in his chair close to their hearts. Serving as Pallbearers will be Francisco Martinez, Gavin Rivera, Aiden Allalunis, Marcos Terrazas, Tim Vigil, Virgil Vigil, Tom Totaro, Larry Rhodes, Marcus Martinez, and Matt Ortiz.
