Arturo (Arthur) Martinez

Arturo (Arthur) Martinez

Arturo (Arthur) Martinez was born on July 5, 1939 in Socorro, New Mexico and passed away on January 6, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Services for Arthur will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 and Friday, January 20, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM at French Funeral Home on University Ave. Viewing will be Thursday, January 19, 2023 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. with funeral services on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary.

He was a long-time resident of Grants, New Mexico as a Uranium Mill Worker until he moved his family back to Albuquerque as the mines slowed down. He settled his family in the South Valley and retired from the City of Rio Rancho as part of their water department.

Arthur met the love of his life Ida Martinez at a young age and shared a beautiful marriage of 64 years before Ida was called to heaven. He was proud of his work at Anaconda and the City of Rio Rancho. Art loved watching his grandchildren participate in the many sports and activities they were involved with. He enjoyed time visiting with family and friends. When he was able, he would travel to visit family in the many states they lived in. Arthur enjoyed working around his home and being able to watch his old western movies and wrestling. His smile was amazing and lit up the room. He was so proud of his family and all they were doing.

Arthur is survived by his four children: Clyde and wife D-Anna Martinez of Albuquerque, NM, Vickie and husband George Garcia of Grants, NM, Lorie Apodaca-Miller of Amarillo, TX and Christine and husband Jerry Montano of Albuquerque, NM; He was blessed with eleven Grandchildren and many Great-Grandchildren and Great Great-Grandchildren; He is also survived by sister: Adela and husband Gene. Arthur was also an uncle to many nephews and nieces.

Arthur was preceded in death by his wife Ida of 64 years; his parents: Jose Martinez and Romelia Peralta Martinez; his siblings: Henry (Suny) Martinez, Joe Martinez, Robert Martinez, Mary Henderson and Betty Martinez.