Tom Martinez, 75, of Taos passed away on May 07, 2006. He was a longtime Taos Educator and coach at Taos Municipal Schools. He is preceded in death by his parents, Zacarias & Beatrice Martinez, brothers, Vidal & Gilbert Martinez and granddaughter, Angelica Martinez. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eva Martinez, children, Yolanda "Yogi" Romero (Richard), Liz Martinez, David Martinez (Deborah), Tomas Martinez and Yvette Ruiz (Federico). He is also survived by nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Juan Martinez (Mary), Flora Gonzales (Frank), Martha Martinez, Bernice Hayes and Marcella Rivera.
Funeral mass was held on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.