Michael Luis Martinez

Michael Luis Martinez of Indiahoma, was a son, brother, uncle, father, grandpa or “papa”, and friend to so many that cared so much for him. He passed away in Tulsa, OK on April 18, 2022, at the age of 54, after battling some serious medical issues. Michael stayed so very strong until the end.

He was born to Luis and Dorothy “Dottie” Martinez on December 25, 1967. His given Comanche name is Tuibitsi, handsome young boy. On the maternal side, he descends from the Kassanavoid & Komahcheet families and was a direct descendant of Tosaway (Silver Brooch). On the paternal side, he descends from Alberto and Crucita Martinez from Puerto Rico. He was very proud to be Comanche and he loved to straight dance as a member of the Comanche Wardance Society. After graduating from Indiahoma High School, Michael went to New Mexico’s Southwestern Indian Polytechnical Institute and then to Haskell Indian Nations University. His passion was welding and he became a certified pipe welder. Following school, he met and married Clara Eidson. Together, they had two children together, Lillian and Myra Jean, and he embraced two stepchildren, Jessica and Brandon. He loved all of his children equally.

Michael is proceeded in death by his Father, Luis A. Martinez-Camacho, and Mother, Dorothy R. Komahcheet-Martinez. He is survived by his Sister-Roberta Lopez of Lawton, OK, Brother-Richard Martinez and wife Gina of Austin, Tx, Sister-Kathy Sovo and husband T.D. of Vian, OK, Brother-Micah Martinez of McAlister, OK, Daughter-Lillian Cervantes and husband Freddy of Frederick, OK, Daughter-Myra Martinez and Fiancé Tony of Oklahoma City, Step-Daughter- Jessica Wade and husband Kennon of Chandler, OK, Step Son-Brandon Eidson of McAlister, OK, Grandchildren: Javarious, Darius, Zoey, Kaydence, Jordyn, Traevyn, Adalyn, Juan, Leigha, Carlos, Mayson, and Gunnar, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held 10 AM Friday, April 22, 2022 at Post Oak Cemetery Indiahoma with Pastor Gene Wilson officiating. Burial under the direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home.