Obituary of Martin Araoz

Martin Araoz of Valatie, NY passed away on May 3, 2021 after a short hospitalization in Albany, NY., He was born in Salta, Argentina and was the son of Lynda Hacker Araoz and Carlos Araoz. He attended Ichabod Crane High School, The Albany Academy and Hudson Valley Community College. He is survived by his parents, his brother Rigo Araoz, his cousins Greg, Adam, Andy and Aiden Hacker as well as his Aunt Maria Belen and Uncles Horacio and Victor. Martin loved the outdoors, music and putting a smile on someone else's face. He was fascinated with extreme sports and was particularly talented in skiing and soccer. He loved having fun, traveling, experiencing new things and driving turbo engine VWs. He had a talent for fixing things, a quick master of any new device. Friends enjoyed his inspired meals, his sense of humor and his sensitivity to others. His presence and his smiling face will be sorely missed. We look forward to seeing him again strong and healthy enjoying eternal life in Christ. Visiting hours will be held at Raymond E. Bond Funeral Home in Valatie, NY on Saturday, May 8th from 10-12am with a brief service following. Burial will be in Kinderhook Reformed Cemetery. In lieu of flowers or planting a tree, donations in Martin's memory may be made to Columbia County Pathways to Recovery, P.O. Box 486, Ghent, NY 12075.