Lynette M. Martinez, age 60, passed away on October 15, 2026, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born on October 18, 1965, in Los Angeles, California, to Elbert D. Martinez and Eva (Rodriguez) Martinez.

Lynette attended Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance, CA. She worked many jobs throughout her life, with her most recent work being in hospitality at Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa. The work that was closest to her heart, however, was previously at Bayshore Medical Center in Pasadena, TX, where she tested the hearing of newborn babies and was able to provide empathetic support to their mothers. Lynette had a special appreciation for the color blue which reminded her of the ocean and her favorite place, the beach. She also loved listening to all types of music, going to concerts, singing, dancing, reading, photography, scrapbooking, and crafting. These interests reflected the things she enjoyed and the memories she created throughout her life.

Lynette was preceded in death by her mother, Eva (Rodriguez) Martinez.

She is survived by her children, Cameron Griffin, 25, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and Shelby Griffin, 22, of Houston, Texas; her father, Elbert D. Martinez; her brother, Vincent Martinez; her sister and brother-in-law, Janelle (Martinez) and Bodie Morgan; her nephews, Luke Morgan and Noah Morgan; and her nieces, Victoria Morgan and Violet Morgan, all of Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Lynette was a member of the Church of the Incarnation in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

A Rosary will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Incarnation, located at 2309 Monterrey Road NE, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87144. Burial will follow the Mass at Vista Verde Memorial Park, located at 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124.

May Lynette be remembered with love by all who knew her, and may her memory bring comfort to those who mourn her passing.