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Arthur U. Martinez

September 14, 1940 — December 26, 2024

Arthur (Art) U. Martinez, 84, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, in Medanales, NM. Art was born on September 14, 1940 to Pete and Delia Martinez in Questa, NM.

Art owned his own upholstery business called Espanola Upholstery for many years. He started his business in Espanola and eventually moved it to Medanales. Although upholstery was his specialty, he had many other skills. He loved playing the saxophone and played regularly with the worship team at El Buen Pastor.

He spent his remaining years at home with his wife of 63 years, Ursulita Martinez, until she passed on June 13, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Reve Martinez, an infant son and daughter, and son-in-law Edwin Velasquez.

He is survived by his children: Christine Velasquez, Diana Martinez (David Lopez), Wilma Woollard (Red), Sandra Martinez, Debbie Martinez (Alex), Roseann Ortiz, and Donna Garcia. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

We will miss him dearly but take comfort in knowing he is now at peace in his forever home with his Father in heaven.

The family would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Ambercare hospice nurse Eloida Martinez and social worker Janice Trujillo for the wonderful care they provided to our dad and mom. Their kindness, thoughtfulness, and attentive care will never be forgotten.

A funeral service will take place at El Buen Pastor in Espanola, NM on January 18, 2025, at 11 am. El Buen Pastor is located at 609 Calle Rivera Espanola, NM 87532.

The family of Art Martinez invites you to join them for a meal in his honor immediately after the funeral service on the premises of El Buen Pastor church.

Rivera Family Funeral Home would like to thank the family of Arthur Martinez family for their trust. (505)753-2288

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Arthur U. Martinez, please visit our flower store.

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