Lucille Martin

Martin, Lucille
Evelyn Lucille Martin passed away Thursday, June 9th, in Scottsdale, AZ, two days after her 94th birthday. Lucille was born in Carlsbad NM, June 7, 1917, the first child of Homer and Angie Caiar. She attended school in Carlsbad and was valedictorian of her graduating class in 1935. Lucille married Hampton Martin in 1936, became a member of the First Methodist Church, and worked for several years at the Carlsbad Gas Company before becoming a full time mother in 1941. An interest in oil painting developed in the late 1940s leading to her to a prolific painting career until her mid 80s. Lucille won numerous awards over the years, taught workshops in several different states, and was recognized for her achievements in "Who's Who In American Art. Her paintings are in public and private collections across the United States including both the New Mexico and Arizona State Capital Buildings as well as being featured several times in "Arizona Highways" magazine. She served as First Lady for the Carlsbad Sesquicentennial celebration in 1963 when Hampton was Carlsbad's mayor. The family moved to Tucson, Arizona, in 1965 when Hampton became superintendent of Duval Corporation mining properties in that area. Throughout her life she enjoyed dancing and was a founding member of Carlsbad Dance Club and subsequently became president of a dance club in Tucson. She remained in her home in Tucson until 3 years ago before moving to an assisted living facility in Scottsdale. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother Emil "Emit" Caiar, and her husband of 46 years, Hampton Martin (l982). She is survived by her sons: Dr. Hal Martin & wife Gene of San Antonio, TX; Ned Martin & wife Deanne of Tucson; Guy Martin & Angelica of Scottsdale; her grandchildren: Gregory Martin, Sam Martin, Haley Rushing, Dena Tippetts, Kelli Martin and Jill Comer, and 9 great-grandchildren as well as nieces Shirley Scott (Albuquerque NM), Donna Alexander (Clovis NM), and Sue Young (Carlsbad) and nephew Raymond Vechan (Amarillo TX) and their families. Arrangements with Denton-Wood Funeral Home, 1001 N. Canal St. Carlsbad, NM, 88220. Family visitation and viewing Wednesday, 15 June, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Funeral service Thursday, 16 June, 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Carlsbad Cemetery.