Regino J. Martinez, 79, Rapid City, died Thursday, October 21, 2010, at the Kadoka Nursing Home.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. at Black Hills National Cemetery with Chaplain Bill Meirose officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard. Family and friends may gather at Kinkade Funeral Chapel prior to leaving for the cemetery.

Regino was born March 27, 1931, in Villanueva, NM, to Adam and Alice (Madrid) Martinez. He served in the US Air Force from 1948 until his honorable discharge in 1951. He received several medals, including the Korean Service Medal.

Regino married Eva Bettelyoun in Kadoka, SD, on May 31, 1995.

Regino worked several jobs, but especially enjoyed ranching. He also enjoyed working with people and animals. Regino was an avid guitar player. He was a member of the American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Eva Martinez, Rapid City; three sons, Ken "Monk" Martinez, Reggie Martinez, and Steve Martinez; two brothers, Chris Martinez and Louis Martinez; two sisters Josie Rodriguez and Margaret; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Julian and Johnny Martinez; and three sisters, Sadie Carlson, Fannie Strickland, and Rita Veneviedes.