Tama Martinez
September 27, 1966 — December 21, 2015
Tama Leann Martinez died December 21, 2015 in Purcell at the age of 49 years 2 months 25 days. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Sanctuary Church. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery under the care of Wadley’s Funeral Service.
Tama was born September 27, 1966 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Amon and Anna (Wade) Whitestar. She attended grade school in Marlow, Oklahoma, then the family moved to Stanley, North Dakota, where she graduated in 1985. She married Jorge Martinez in Oklahoma City, on September 28, 1992 and they made their home in Purcell. Tama enjoyed traveling, watching movies and being with her family. She especially loved watching and playing with her grandchildren. Tama was a member of Sanctuary Christian Center in Lexington.
Tama is preceded in death by her mother, Anna Belle Stiger; father, Amon Whitestar; brothers, Raymon Whitestar and Ted Whitestar; and a niece, Lindsey Whitestar. Survivors include her husband, Jorge; daughters, Laci Mendoza and husband, Victor, Danielle Martinez and fiancé, Brett Davis, Kayla Martinez, Eva Lozoya-Martinez; grandchildren, Chya Mendoza, Danica Mendoza, Thomas Mendoza; siblings, Henry Whitestar, Greg Whitestar, Christopher Whitestar, and many other relatives and friends.