Guadalupe Thorson

Guadalupe ?Lupe? Martinez was born on February 1, 1947in Las Cruses, New Mexico, the daughter of Alfredo and Maria (Vallejos) Martinez. She graduated from high school in California and attended two years of college at San Jose State. Lupe served her country in the United States Air Force. On April 21, 1968, Lupe was united in marriage to Chet Thorson. The family lived in California after their marriage and in the early 1980?s moved to Alexandria. While living in Alexandria she helped Chet manage the books of their business. Lupe always welcomed people into her home. She loved spending time with her family and attending their different functions. Her biggest achievement was being the best person she could be and always helping others. Guadalupe Martinez Thorson has faithfully celebrated 62 years of her life to her family, friends and country. She died on Friday, November 6, 2009, at the Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul. She is survived by her husband, Chestel; children: Erik (Amy) Thorson, Sonja (Joe) Berton, Elisa (Brent) Ploof, Chestel Richard Thorson; grandchildren: Amber & Adam Hermanson, Katerina & Nicolas Thorson, Brigham, Spencer and Sinclaire Ploof; great grandchildren: Marley, Skylin & Savannah Flautch; Siblings: Rita Thiessen, Louis Martinez, Margie Campos, Estella Apodaca, Jose Martinez, Abran Martinez, Miquela Ramos and Raymond Martinez. She was preceded in death by her parents: Alfredo and Maria Martinez Parish Prayer service was held on Monday, November 9, 2009, 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary?s Catholic Church with Rev. Luke Steiner O.S.B. officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary?s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Erik Thorson, Adam Hermanson, Roger Apodaca, Joe Berton, Jose Martinez, Carlos Martinez, Reymundo Martinez Jr. Honorary Pallbearers were Nicolas Thorson, Katerina Thorson, Amber Fautch, Savannah Fautch, Skylin Fautch, Marley Fautch, Brigham Ploof, Spencer Ploof, Sinclarie Ploof.