Arthur Leon Martinez was born on March 15, 1955. He was called to be with our Lord on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the age of 65.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Loni Martinez and Julia Salazar-Tafoya; by his grandparents who raised him, Alfredo and Bessie Martinez; brother, Paul Montoya; former wife, Lillian Martinez and by his son-law, Joshua Garcia.

Arthur is survived by his children, Valerie Martinez, Roxanna Garcia, Gabriel Pohl (Selina) and Amber Pohl; grandchildren, Robert Garcia (Alyssa), Kianna Gallegos (Diego Romero), Rhyanne Martinez who is also his god daughter, Inez and Tyler Garcia, Jay, Elijah and Jordan Pohl-Morfin, Noah, Autumn and Aubree Belew; great grandchildren, Eliyah Tafoya, Aleyah and Elena Garcia and D.J. Romero and by his life partner of 40 years, Debra Pohl; as well as many other family members and friends who loved and will miss him.

The Eternal Life of Arthur Leon Martinez will be celebrated with a private mass.

We ask all family and friend to continue to share condolences and memories of our beloved Arthur, and pray for his eternal rest.