Martin C. DeOca 62, of Ladysmith, died Saturday, December 24th, 2016 at the Rusk County Memorial Hospital in Ladysmith. He is survived by his life partner Bertha M. Lebal and their two children: Kenneth Eugene Lebal and Elizabeth Ann Snider; all of Ladysmith. Martin is also survived by 5 grandchildren and two brothers: Joseph and Thomas DeOca both of North Carolina. A Memorial Service for Martin will be held at a later date.