Age 31 of Pojoaque passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 11, 2016.He was preceded in death by his father, Frank D. Martinez of Santa Fe, maternal grandfather, Jackie Benavidez of Tesuque, paternal grandmother, Charlotte Martinez of Santa Fe, uncle and aunt, Terry and Maryellen Benavidez of Pojoaque, cousin, Dominic Olivas of Tesuque.He is survived by his mother, Barbara Benavidez of Tesuque, grandmother, Senobia Benavidez of Tesuque, sister, Amanda Gallegos (Jacob) of Santa Fe, sons, Anthony, Frankie and Arthur Martinez, nephew, Joseph Gallegos, Jr and goddaughter, Brianna Gallegos, aunt Jeanette Benavidez of Tesuque, uncle Robert Benavidez (Anita), uncle Ronald Benavidez (Jessie) of Santa Fe, aunt Marilyn Martinez (Ted) and numerous other relatives, cousins and friends.Arthur had a love for life and everyone who knew him loved him. He was a "good guy". He did everything he possibly could do for his three sons whom he loved with all of his heart. He lived his life to the fullest and will never be forgotten.Honorary Pallbearers: Anthony, Frankie and Arthur Martinez, and Joseph and Brianna Gallegos.A Rosary will be recited at 6PM on Monday, August 15, 2016 at San Isidro Catholic Church in Tesuque. The Rite of Christian Burial will be at 12PM on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at San Isidro Catholic Church in Tesuque.