Obituary of Nicholas George Martin

February 9, 1933 – Prelate, Saskatchewan

 November 12, 2021 - Calgary, Alberta

Nicholas (Nick) Martin, beloved husband of Barbara Martin (nee Graham) of Calgary, AB, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at the age of 88 years.

In 1962, Nick became the first welding instructor at the Nelson Vocational School. In 1966, Nick moved his family to Istanbul, Turkey for a one-year United Nations teaching position. In 1972, Nick accepted the position as a Welding Instructor at Cariboo College in Kamloops, BC. In 1975, he moved his family to Bahrain for a one-year United Nations teaching position. In 1976, Nick returned to Cariboo College and worked there until he retired in 1992.

Nick is survived by his daughters, Georganne Dupont and Kathleen Wilkinson; son, Kerry Martin, four grandchildren, Ross Dupont, Tawnya Kulyk, Megan and Brittany Krepakevich; three great-grandchildren, Noah and Jace Kulyk, and Cristino Mendoza Krepakevich; as well as his brother, Joseph Martin. Nick was predeceased by his son, Dwayne Martin, two sisters, Maria Berg and Adeline Emery; and brother, Paul Martin.

Nick will be laid to rest at the Mountain View Cemetery in Trail, BC. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor’s choice.

In living memory of Nicholas Martin, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Deerfoot South, 12281 – 40th STREET SE, CALGARY, AB T2Z 4E6, Telephone: 403-203-0525.