Clara Cluzecilla Martin

Clara Cluzecilla Vick was born to Della Francis Cock Vick and Jennings Samuel Vick, Sr. on March 18, 1924 in Post, TX. Cluzecilla passed from this life into the hands of God on December 18, 2013 with her family close to her. She is survived by her husband, Albert Martin, and by her sister, Betty Vick Pryor, who is married to Robert Pryor. Cluzecilla went to New Mexico State University where she was the Student Secretary for the Baptist Student Union. Cluzecilla met Albert Martin in 1943 when she was visiting her aunt in Hatch, N.M. They were married on December 22, 1946, and she moved to Albuquerque where she has lived ever since. They had two children, Michael Albert Martin, and Patrice Avette Martin Brannan. There are five grandchildren: Daniel Martin, Timothy Martin and his wife Elizabeth, Chris Brannan and his wife April, Michael Brannan, and Julianne Brannan. There are five great-grandchildren: Kelsey Martin, Allison Brannan, Isaac Martin, Caden Brannan, and Abigail Martin. Cluzecilla has been a member of the University Church of Christ since 1946. She has been a humble servant to everyone who came in contact with her. Her hospitality was extended to those in need, from people struggling with personal tragedy, to children who needed unconditional love. A visitation will be held at FRENCH - University on Saturday, December 21, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at University Church of Christ, 1701 Gold Ave. SE. Her ministry of caring has touched many lives. She wished for people to donate in lieu of flowers to any of the following organizations: The Albuquerque Christian Children's Home at 5700 Winter Haven Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. The Christian Student Center at 130 Girard Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, or to Ponderosa Christian Camp at 12300 Indian School Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112.