Melba Fern Martin Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Melba Fern Martin (Lovington, New Mexico), whose life came to an end on January 7, 2026 at the age of 93, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husbands, Howard Comba and E. L. Martin. She is survived by: her children, Randy Kelly and Sandy Goad of Hobbs, NM; her granddaughter Jill Pardo (Louis); her great grandchildren, Mia and Garrett of San Antonio, TX; her granddaughter Kelly Bagby (Robert); her stepgreat-grandchildren, Lyndsey, Lauren, Emily and Lane of Austin, TX; her stepson Kevin Comba (Trish); her stepgrandchildren, Hailey, Dylan of Winnipeg and Manitoba; her stepdaughter Leanne Comba (Manitoba) of Winnipeg; her stepgrandchildren, Bobby Goad (Kay) of Hobbs, NM, Richard Goad (Jody) of Flower Mound, TX, Doug Goad (Amy) of San Antonio, TX and Kendall Goad (Nancy) of Hobbs, NM; her stepsons, Emmett Martin (Steve) of Tucson, AZ and Richard Martin (Rose) of Hobbs, NM; her sister Shelba Flenniken (Nobel); her nieces, Margie Dickenson and Judy Mason; and her nephew Doug Rouser.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Enhabit Home Health and Hospice of Carlsbad, NM would be appreciated.
