About
Belva Martin Obituary
Belva Jean Martin, also known as Meme, passed from this life to her heavenly home on January 8th, 2024. She was born August 27, 1946, to Bo and Helen Stroud in Portales, NM. She graduated from Hobbs High School in 1964. On August 15th of the same year, she married her high school sweetheart, Don Martin. They raised two children: a son, Jerry and a daughter, Kristi. They started and ran a successful oil field business for 42 years. Belva was a very accomplished artist and there was nothing she couldn't create. Every time her grand kids needed help with a project, she would get that "hey Meme" phone call.
She is preceded in death by her husband Don Martin, parents Bo and Helen Stroud, a brother Bill Stroud, and a nephew Jonathon Stroud.
She is survived by son Jerry Martin and wife Rene', daughter Kristi Phillips, granddaughter Chelsey Harris and husband Justin, granddaughter Bailey Kirkes and husband Ben, granddaughter Lexi Mason and fiancé Tyler, grandson Rylan Mason, grandson Kylen Phillips, great-grandchildren Madison Harris, Molly Harris, Bentley Kirkes, and Beckham Kirkes.
Yes...for real this time!!
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3321 North Dal Paso St., Hobbs, NM 88240
People and places connected with Belva
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Belva Martin
Make a Donation
in Belva Martin's name
How to support Belva's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Belva Martin's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored