Arthur A. (Kiker) Martinez, 78,
A resident of Black Lake, New Mexico formally of
Arroyo Hondo passed away on Wednesday July 16,
2008.
Arthur Anthony Martinez was born on September 12,
1929 in Taos. He grew up in Arroyo Hondo and was
the son of Tomas and Rebeca Martinez. He attended
school in Taos and served in the Army during the
Korean War. He sold Singer sewing machines out of
Alamosa, Colorado for about 4 years. He was an
auditor with the New Mexico Tax & Revenue for about
5 years in Santa Fe.
He then moved his family back to Taos where he was
self employed and owned Allstate Bookkeeping & Tax
Service.
He served on the Taos Municipal School Board for
several years where all his children attended and
graduated.
He was a member of the Holy Name Society at St
Francis Cathedral in Santa Fe. He was part of the
Knights of Columbus for over 40 years at different
parishes and a member of the Kiwanis.
He loved to fish and hunt.
He was preceded in death by his parents Tomas &
Rebeca Martinez of Arroyo Hondo, daughter, Cynthia,
grandson Andrew, brother Joe Mondragon of Santa
Monica & sister Margaret of Albuquerque.
He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 58
years, Marian Segura. Children Anthony (Julia) of
Angel Fire, Louisa Smith of Black Lake, Adrian of
Black Lake, Angelico (Jill) of Silverdale, Washington,
Albino (Lilly) of Taos, Rebecca of Moriarty, Augustine
(Lois) of Black Lake and Jacinta (Andy) Sipe of
Wilmingtion, NC, 16 grandchildren and 19 great
grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers John
(Doris) Mondragon of Santa Monica, CA, and Joe
Odocio of Albuquerque, sisters Stella (John) Wipson,
of Waterford, Michigan, Rose Lane of Albuquerque
and Cecelia Lynch of Merced, CA, and Numerous
nieces and nephews.
A rosary was recited Sunday July 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM
at St. Mel’s Catholic Church in Eagle Nest.
The Funeral Mass was Monday July 21, 2008 at 10:00
AM also at St. Mel’s Catholic Church in Eagle Nest,
with interment at Black Lake Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were thoughtfully and
respectfully made by Weylen’s Funeral Home in
Questa, New Mexico. www.weylens-funeral-home.
com
A resident of Black Lake, New Mexico formally of
Arroyo Hondo passed away on Wednesday July 16,
2008.
Arthur Anthony Martinez was born on September 12,
1929 in Taos. He grew up in Arroyo Hondo and was
the son of Tomas and Rebeca Martinez. He attended
school in Taos and served in the Army during the
Korean War. He sold Singer sewing machines out of
Alamosa, Colorado for about 4 years. He was an
auditor with the New Mexico Tax & Revenue for about
5 years in Santa Fe.
He then moved his family back to Taos where he was
self employed and owned Allstate Bookkeeping & Tax
Service.
He served on the Taos Municipal School Board for
several years where all his children attended and
graduated.
He was a member of the Holy Name Society at St
Francis Cathedral in Santa Fe. He was part of the
Knights of Columbus for over 40 years at different
parishes and a member of the Kiwanis.
He loved to fish and hunt.
He was preceded in death by his parents Tomas &
Rebeca Martinez of Arroyo Hondo, daughter, Cynthia,
grandson Andrew, brother Joe Mondragon of Santa
Monica & sister Margaret of Albuquerque.
He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 58
years, Marian Segura. Children Anthony (Julia) of
Angel Fire, Louisa Smith of Black Lake, Adrian of
Black Lake, Angelico (Jill) of Silverdale, Washington,
Albino (Lilly) of Taos, Rebecca of Moriarty, Augustine
(Lois) of Black Lake and Jacinta (Andy) Sipe of
Wilmingtion, NC, 16 grandchildren and 19 great
grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers John
(Doris) Mondragon of Santa Monica, CA, and Joe
Odocio of Albuquerque, sisters Stella (John) Wipson,
of Waterford, Michigan, Rose Lane of Albuquerque
and Cecelia Lynch of Merced, CA, and Numerous
nieces and nephews.
A rosary was recited Sunday July 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM
at St. Mel’s Catholic Church in Eagle Nest.
The Funeral Mass was Monday July 21, 2008 at 10:00
AM also at St. Mel’s Catholic Church in Eagle Nest,
with interment at Black Lake Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were thoughtfully and
respectfully made by Weylen’s Funeral Home in
Questa, New Mexico. www.weylens-funeral-home.
com
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