John R. Martin of Raton, NM. Went home to God on the afternoon of August 8, 2021, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born February 23, 1952 in Denver, Colorado the son of Darold and Amye Sumners-Martin. He graduated from UNC University of Northern Colorado in 1975 majoring in Voice and Minoren in Theater. John was a Financial Advisor from 1992-2017, had owned H&R Block from 1981-1989 and taught choir for the Raton School district from 1976-1978. He was instrumental in producing, directing, singing and acting in shows at the Shuler Theater with the Raton Choral Society for over 35 years.
John is survived by his wife, Susan Martin of the home, Brother Darold Gene Martin and wife Carol; their children Shauna Brown, Sherri Stark and Gene Martin. Sister Elaine Benner, her children Christine Wagers and Steve Benner and wife Sue of Denver, CO. Sister Bettye Lahnan and husband Foye, their children, Jay, Kerianne and Ryan West Virginia, Brother James Martin, sister Linda Sorrell, her daughters Andrea, Kellye and Marina of Indiana. His late brother David’s wife Donna Martin and their sons, Austan, David and Gary of Denver, CO.
A memorial service will be Wednesday August 11, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. at the Methodist Church in Raton 1501 S. 4th St. flowers may be sent there.
The family requests no gifts except plants that can be planted in the yard in remembrance of John.
Arrangements for John r. Martin are under the direction of the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home of Raton.
Dear Sue, Everni and I are saddened by the lost of your precious John. He was always a joy to be around. Please call if you need anything. Prayers and love. Nancy and Everni Arcangeli.