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MARTIN, ALMARITA A resident of Albuquerque since 1974 has passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at the age of 84. She is survived by her children, daughter, Dori Martin of Albuquerque, New Mexico; son, Ellis Martin of Los Angeles, California; grandson, Matthaniel Cowell of Los Angeles, California; granddaughter, Marina Posey; and great-granddaughter, Taysia Bradley-Posey of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born in Brooklyn, New York to Matthew and Rose Shevlowitz on October 12, 1928, Almarita married Irwin Daniel Martin on Sept 11, 1953 in New York City. Prior to her marriage she was the head choreographer and dancer for Arthur Murray and his television show on CBS in the early 1950s. Before moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico she raised her family in Monroe and Newburgh, New York. In the 1970s, Mrs. Martin took an interest in Chinese Herbal Technology through studies at Harvard Medical School, developing 24 skin care creams, some instrumental in reducing or reversing skin degenerative conditions. She was also one of the first individuals to develop a medical 'smart-card' in the mid 1970's. In later years she entered fields of research including city planning and architectural design. Almarita Martin will rest with her late husband, Monday, December 17, 2012, 9:45 a.m., at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The family would like to thank the management and staff of Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque for the excellent care provided to Mrs. Martin during her illness. Please visit our online guest book for Almarita at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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