Samuel “Sam” J. Martinez III of Helena, died peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011. He was born Dec. 24, 1952, in Tulsa, Okla., to parents Samuel J. Jr. and Alice L. Rausch.
He was preceded in death by his father.
He married Theresa Schuller on April 26, 1986; they were divorced in March 2008.
Survivors include his son, Joseph W. Martinez of Helena; mother, Alice L. Martinez of Tulsa; brothers, Robert L. Martinez of Chicago, David Martinez (Darlene) and Charles Martinez, both of Tulsa; sister, Luzetta (Lucy) Ennis of Athens, Ala.; nieces and nephews.
Sam was active in Boy Scouts, amateur radio, folk dancing, caving and bat research, and his church, First Church of Christ Scientist. His passion was Yellowstone National Park and the geysers.
A memorial service and potluck will be held on Sunday, Feb. 20, at 5 p.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Church.
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Scott & Christel Dinges says
Dear Theresa,
we are so very sorry to hear about Sam’s passing. May God have a better place for him.