Delfin, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly of Lukemia. He was predeceased by his father Delfin P. Martinez; paternal great-grandfather Samuel Martinez; uncle Patrick Vargas; maternal great-grandfather Sabiñano Lovato; and great-grandmother Estella Vargas.

He is Patrick Vaughn survived by his mother, Cheryl Renee Vargas and companion Josh Gutierrez of Center, CO; step-father, Joe E. Martinez, Jr. of Hernandez; sisters: Shental Lucero and husband Jonathan of Española, Stephanie Vargas and companion Ryan Chavez of Española, and Patricia Martinez and companion Joe Mascareñas of Center, CO; brother, Patrick Martinez of Española; paternal grandmother, Doris Padilla of Española; maternal grandfather, Frank Vargas of Center, CO; maternal great grandmother, Angelina Lovato of Cañones; maternal grandmother, Clara Balderama and companion Ruben of Center, CO; paternal great-grandmother, Dolores Martinez of Española; uncle and Godfather, Frank Vargas, Jr. of Center, CO; aunt and Godmother, Anita Vargas and companion Diego Lopez of Las Trampas; cousins; Ashley Martinez and Baby Annalee, Patrick Vaughn, and Dominic Lopez; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Delfin was a very loving person, always wanting to help everyone in need. His smile could light up a whole room. He loved to dance, was an all purpose kind of guy. All kids loved him and he was the best sitter out there. He was very loved by all his family and friends and will be dearly missed.

Public visitation, Rosary, and Mass of the Resurrection were on January 4, 2013 at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Española. Burial followed in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Cemetery in Española. Pallbearers: Christian Montaño, Adam Vasquez, Ryan Chavez, Patrick Vaughn, Joe Mascareñas, Frankie Vargas Jr., Jerry Segura and Joe E. Martinez Jr. Honorary pallbearers: Ashley Martinez, Adam Vasquez, Mario Miranda, Jonathan Esparza, Josh Gutierrez, Davie Gallegos and Lonnie Padilla.