Deryle Martin, 73, went to be with The Lord on March 4, 2022, after a short illness.

His life celebration with family and friends will be held in June 2022.

Deryle and his family moved to Pagosa Springs, Colorado in 2000 from Edgewood. Deryle was a follower of Christ, beloved husband, dad, gramps, uncle, great-granddad, and friend of many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cordell and Athene Martin; brother, Lanny Martin and great-grandbaby.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Diane of 52 years of Pagosa Springs, Colorado; his son and wife, Dustyn and Cheridy Martin of Caddo Mills, Texas; Kraig Martin of Pagosa Springs, Colorado; Jarred and Tiffany Martin of Pagosa Springs; brother-in-law, Donnie Parker of Edgewood; his grandchildren, Kaylee Martin and her son, Asher of Caddo Mills; Desiray Martin and Mason, Delainy Martin and Jayden Martin of Pagosa Springs, Colorado; his nephew, Caleb Martin of Canton; his two nieces, Machelle Martin Stagner of Athens; Deann Parker Deering of Dallas and numerous other family members. His sons said their dad was their friend and hero.