CarbajalPetraPetra Martinez Carbajal, 86, of Silver City, NM passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Petra was born on January 18, 1938 in Gila, NM to Cipriano and Angelita Martinez.

Petra enjoyed playing bingo, and Loteria. Some of her hobbies included crocheting, and doing ceramics. Her passion was going to the casino and having a margarita every now and then. She worked for WNMU as a custodian till she retired. In July of 1960 she married the love of her life, Rodolfo G. Carbajal. Together they raised six children. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

She is survived by her sons, Rene M. Carbajal, and Rudy J. Carbajal (Yvette); her daughters, Mary Ann Arellano (John), Barbara Chavez (Joe), Emily Madrid (Navor), Sarah Chavez (David); twenty-two grandchildren; fifty-four great grandchildren; twelve great great-grandchildren; her brother, Cipriano Martinez Jr.; close family friends, Colton Rhodes (Patricia).

She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Rodolfo G. Carbajal ('96); two grandsons, Raul C. Peña III and Arturo U. Hernandez; two brothers, Antonio and Jose Martinez; four sisters, Virginia Saavedra, Francisca Medina, Priscilla Marquez, and Lupe Abeyta.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 18th at 5:30-6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the holy rosary to commence at 6pm with Deacon Bill Holguin reciting. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, September 19th at 9:30am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Father Oliver Obele officiating. Pallbearers are Vicente Peña, Jacob Carbajal, Joey Chavez, Andy Carbajal, Gabriel Carbajal, Dominic Carbajal, Ricardo Hernandez, and Joshua Medina. Honorary pallbearers are Joseph and Juan Peña, David and Juan Chavez, Ramon Vigil, Brandon Medina, Raul Peña, Joe and Steve Hernandez, Matthew Arellano, Michael Hernandez, Anthony Carbajal, Adam Chavez, Arturo Hernandez, and Julian Carbajal. Concluding service, she will be cremated and inurnment will take place at 4:30pm at St. Vincent cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.